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09-24-11 t1_j34bxs6 wrote

Reply to comment by The_LSD_Soundsystem in Traffic study by former head of NYC DOT reveals what he says is ultimate cause of congestion by HEIMDVLLR

There becomes a point where you need a car in outer borough. But this article is specifically talking about midtown gridlock. Driving from Howard Beach to midtown for work 5 days a week and dealing with the headache of traffic? Id have to guess that there is a break even between car expenses and paying more to live closer to work.

Of course comes down to individual situation and preferences.

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The_LSD_Soundsystem t1_j34j71o wrote

What people sometimes do if they live really far out there is to drive to an train stop in the outer borough and take that the rest of the way. It really depends on how far your bus route is and how much of a pain it is to take it. Obviously this varies based on where you live.

If someone lives near the LIRR, it makes sense to just take that to midtown instead of the subway too.

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09-24-11 t1_j34u4k2 wrote

Definitely. I can support that. I’m a car owner and try to be limited in use myself. People concerned about the environment and contributing to congregation have the right idea at heart but it’s not always pragmatic for all. Fuck cars people are an overreaction.

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