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I couldn't disagree more. You simply can't step to the curb in LA and expect to grab a cab. If I walk downstairs right now, I'll have one in 2 minutes or less. Guaranteed.
And who want's to call and wait for a cab? Crazy talk.
I was just saying if you couldn't get one you would call instead of waiting for three hours. I definitely had to call for a cab in Boston on a few occasions.
I could probably get in a cab in a few minutes if I walked downstairs too.
So bizarre to think driving = not urban. Meanwhile, I would wager good money that the vast majority of folks in Boston metro own cars and drive, even in the city limits.
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So bizarre to think driving = not urban.
Not bizarre at all. Urban planners and urban lovers who discusss travel think the same. This is not anything new.
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Meanwhile, I would wager good money that the vast majority of folks in Boston metro own cars and drive, even in the city limits.
You are missing the point though. Boston is livable without a car, if they choose to own a car that is irrelevant. I would hope they own cars because I don't understand how they could buy basic things like toothpaste without a car.
Not bizarre at all. Mos urban planners and urban lovers who discusss travel think the same. This is not anything new.
You are missing the point though. Boston is livable without a car, if they choose to own a car that is irrelevant. I would hope they own cars because I don't understand how they could buy basic things like toothpaste without a car.
I hope he regrets that toothpaste comment as much as I regret him making it. (if that sentence makes any sense). You go to that well a lot.
I buy my toothpaste without a car. I did in Boston and I do now.
I've been on these buses late at night, and they are typically filled with normal people. Although LA does have a large amount of crazies on their buses, I will concede that.
Not true, Boston has buses that run 24 hours/day. L.A.'s metro closes down at night just like the MBTA. No difference.
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Since Public Transportation is so important, here something:
LA has 24 hour public transportation, Boston does not.
Couldn't find an actual map but here is the link to the schedules: 24-hour Owl Service
I've been on these buses late at night, and they are typically filled with normal people. Although LA does have a large amount of crazies on their buses, I will concede that.
L.A. is about as plain jane as is gets in America. Sure there's clubs and other fun things to do, but get real, you can get that in any city. Boston is urban and historical, and creates an atmosphere L.A. will never have, unless you're talking about fakeness.
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I hope he regrets that toothpaste comment as much as I regret him making it. (if that sentence makes any sense). You go to that well a lot.
