deegofuego t1_iubbywi wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:41 AM

unpopular opinion: having a car in this city makes it so much more accessible than public transit and walkability and even alternative transport options like bike. lived here all my life and have done all those, car really makes everything so small. if you actually know your way around, where to park even in the middle of city, and know when and where you cant go during rush hour makes this city so much more accessible than just walking or taking transit. of course factors in affordability, and thats not entirely possible for most people and im grateful to have a situation where i can park for free on my street etc…but actually having a car is gold here. can get around fast, and immediately get out to other states to get outta town

LollyTotlkyWondrr t1_iudhyv9 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:39 PM

Even better if you live in JP, you get the best of both worlds

deegofuego t1_iudt54d wrote on October 30, 2022 at 3:59 PM

yuppp. live in roxbury. im a, at most, 15 min drive from anywhere in the city and out

hungerybleh t1_iubp8w0 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:32 AM

I don’t have a car but 100% this.

10 minute drive to boston logan vs 50 minutes via public transit. my main mode of transit is by bike and every time I do I feel like I’m going to get hit in my tiny bike lane that I know will suddenly disappear at the next light.

this city was/is designed for cars and I hate that I wish I owned one.

spacehelicopterr t1_iubq6yq wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:40 AM

I know right. The proximity to the city is completely negated by the terrible transit if you choose to live car free. 2 transit changes to get there, take the green/orange into Boston if you live close to them. Change onto the blue, then get on an 88 shuttle and you're finally there. Oh if you're not near a green or orange like a red don't forget that's another change.

deegofuego t1_iudszpn wrote on October 30, 2022 at 3:58 PM

im big city biker as well so that doesnt particularly affect me in terms of being afraid to commute all over the city but it does certainly limit my routes and ultimately turns me off especially in bad weather days or conditions