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Old 05-07-2010, 11:08 AM
 
Location: West Suburbs, IL
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Hi Everyone:
I'm thinking of a new route for my commute and I have to switch buses at Cermak & Central Park. Is it safe to wait around there for 10-15 minutes?

Thanks!
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Old 05-07-2010, 01:20 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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Yes.
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Old 05-07-2010, 02:00 PM
 
Location: West Suburbs, IL
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Thanks! It looked like it was near some sketchy neighborhoods (based on what I've read here), but I didn't know, nor have I ever been, in that area.
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Old 05-07-2010, 02:06 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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I don't know if this dude just doesn't know his way around town or if he's lying to you because he thinks it's funny to tell people to go stand in the middle of a crappy neighborhood every day. Anyway, that's not a nice area. That doesn't mean you're gonna get mugged every day; nonetheless you're entitled to know what it's actually like and assess your risk accordingly.
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Old 05-07-2010, 02:18 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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...Is it safe to wait around there for 10-15 minute?
I would not.
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Old 05-07-2010, 02:22 PM
 
Location: West Suburbs, IL
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Thanks guys, I wasn't so sure myself. I can go around it and pay a little more in fare; I think that's what i'm gonna do.
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Old 05-07-2010, 06:32 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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I think its safe if its only 10 15 minutes....
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Old 05-07-2010, 06:34 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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.... maybe every once in a while. But I sure wouldn't want to do it every day, esp. in the winter when it's already dark out by evening commute time.
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Old 05-07-2010, 06:42 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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I guess you're right
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