Are we crazy to think that we will survive in Chicago?

[aragx6]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

Now I am not saying it does not suck to be on the prarie as you describe.But how many people really have to experience it for that long of a time except for walking to the car to start it so it will "warm up" ,back to the house, and after 1o minutes or so back to the car.

Yeah, but does Kansas City have a huge amount of people (that do not own cars) waiting for buses and trains as well as walking on a regular basis?

This a big reason is why it is worse here in winter for a higher percentage and number of people than many other places.

That is the difference.

That is part of the truth behind the Chicago weather myth.



Number of CTA only Bus rides in 2008:328.2 million
Number of CTA only train rides in 2008:198.2 million
(Mind you this is not including Pace bus ridership and Metra rail ridership)

Number of Kansas City METRO ridership in 2008:16.5 million



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This is a pretty good point, it's not that many -- but a lot of the people I knew/know there did do a lot of standing outside because they were students walking around campus.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by aragx6

This is a pretty good point, it's not that many -- but a lot of the people I knew/know there did do a lot of standing outside because they were students walking around campus.

I forgot about that segment of the population and it should have been obvious to me. Thanks for pointing that out!

[coldwine]

"In response to the CTA's increased ridership, the city of Chicago has plans in process to fail completely to communicate amongst itself; thus ensuring the continued trend of every neighborhood acting as its own independent city state with a corrupt alderman on top of the garbage pile.

"University of Chicago?" Said Southside resident Keyshia Cole. "When did they come along and start buying all our land?"

"What?" Gold Coast resident Ellen St. Laurent-Hydesmith Waiteworth stated, in response to the city's non-plans to revamp its transit infrastructure.

[Avengerfire]

You lost me here Coldwine. Where are these quotes from? Do you have a link?

[coldwine]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

You lost me here Coldwine. Where are these quotes from? Do you have a link?

Oh, I was responding to the link posted by you originally. And those quotes are mine

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by coldwine

Oh, I was responding to the link posted by you originally. And those quotes are mine

Which link?

[Visvaldis]

Why do so many people who want to live in Chicago believe it is absolutely required to live east of Western Ave? The neighborhoods are trendy, but cost. Many other parts of the city are fine and cheaper.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by Visvaldis

Why do so many people who want to live in Chicago believe it is absolutely required to live east of Western Ave? The neighborhoods are trendy, but cost. Many other parts of the city are fine and cheaper.

Come on it should be obvious why.

[Visvaldis]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

Come on it should be obvious why.

Plenty of action.
I lived by Addison and Cicero for years. Not much for young people, but I had a large 4 room apartment for $600. Getting to Wicker Park, the Loop, etc was easy via the CTA or by car. Places like Portage Park are fine, it's still in the city and cheaper. Plus, less parking problems. Many Polish delis with great food.

[IloveLoganSquare]

What's with this Western talk. I agree if you're talking about down near the United Center, but Western and California, and Kedzie get really very nice once you get North of North...