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Rail is more then half the picture for public transit. NYC is known for it's world-class subway system....Chicago is known for the L. Why can't Atlanta be recognized for it's MARTA rail? Why do people have to add in bus into the equation? It's a known fact people like taking rail a lot more then bus...especially heavy rail since it always has its own right of way and it can't be in traffic, plus it carries much more people.
Face it, Atlanta public transit is better then those two cities...in fact, ATL can make a case for top 10 in the country for public transit simply for it's heavy rail system alone...something, the vast majority of cities in the U.S. don't even have.
But public transit encompasses more than just heavy rail; buses are definitely an effective way of moving people around. What makes it a known fact that people like taking (heavy) rail a lot more than buses, especially if the vast majority of cities don't even have rail?
Seattle does have commuter heavy rail train which is popular and heavily used-- People from those areas still utilize the bus since it offers a better schedule/frequency (therefor actually carries much more people) and is very convenient. People in the Seattle area like the buses in addition to their other forms of PT.
Shopping - Seattle for urban shopping, Atlanta for indoor malls to get out of the pollen filled air! Lenox is a nice mall.
Nightlife - The Atlanta nightlife is geared towards African Americans with that southern crunk/rap hooligan junk blasting and the Seattle girls are ugly with a capital U. I will go with Denver
Outdoor Activites - Denver or Seattle, I would pass out in the Georgia heat. I'm not into outdoor stuff though unless its cold.
Interesting neighborhoods - Seattle has the best neighborhoods
Public Transit - Seattle or Atlanta
Pro Sports - Well I'm a Mets fan so the braves annoy me. Seattle doesn't have an NBA team so I will go with Denver.
Growth Prospects - Denver with the best economy
Foods - I do not like southern food so Atlanta is the worst of the three IMO. Seattle > Denver in food IMO
Travel destinations - Atlanta doesn't have anything nearby I'm interested in. Charlotte, Savannah, Greenville, Birmingham are not for me. I will go with Seattle because its close to Portland and Vancouver.
Crime - Atlanta has the worst crime of the three. I'm not being offensive but statistics show the city with the highest African Americans tend to have the highest crime rates and its true in this situation.
Alright this is too many comparisons and sick of typing the rest, I would pick Denver to live
You have a LOT of stereotypes.Atlanta has a robust nightlife well beyond "crunk-music".You have been watching to many independent black movies or something.Very biased.
You have a LOT of stereotypes.Atlanta has a robust nightlife well beyond "crunk-music".You have been watching to many independent black movies or something.Very biased.
Or I have lived in Atlanta and experienced it! You realize everyone sees things differently, correct?
And I have seen your posts on this site and you boost Atlanta nonstop so don't speak to me about bias!!!!!
But public transit encompasses more than just heavy rail; buses are definitely an effective way of moving people around. What makes it a known fact that people like taking (heavy) rail a lot more than buses, especially if the vast majority of cities don't even have rail?
Seattle does have commuter heavy rail train which is popular and heavily used-- People from those areas still utilize the bus since it offers a better schedule/frequency (therefor actually carries much more people) and is very convenient. People in the Seattle area like the buses in addition to their other forms of PT.
Is Seattle had heavy rail similar to MARTA, then Seattle would easily be in my top 5 for cities I want to move too...I just don't like bus. Simple as that. I'd drive my own car before I'd take bus. Now rail is a different story.
As far as everyday life is concerned, it's a toss-up between Seattle and Atlanta. Seattle's dense, urban fabric is one of the city's most attractive features, as is the lush environment. Atlanta, however, crushes the competition in regards to amenities.
As far as everyday life is concerned, it's a toss-up between Seattle and Atlanta. Seattle's dense, urban fabric is one of the city's most attractive features, as is the lush environment. Atlanta, however, crushes the competition in regards to amenities.
I would argue Seattle crushes Atlanta in regards to both urban and natural amenities. But that is just my opinion.
Is Seattle had heavy rail similar to MARTA, then Seattle would easily be in my top 5 for cities I want to move too...I just don't like bus. Simple as that. I'd drive my own car before I'd take bus. Now rail is a different story.
But Seattle's light rail functions like heavy rail - it is mostly underground or elevated, with no sections where it has to wait at lights or deal with traffic.
But Seattle's light rail functions like heavy rail - it is mostly underground or elevated, with no sections where it has to wait at lights or deal with traffic.
Those are only two aspects. LRT still doesn't have the speed or capacity of HRT, regardless of ROW or being underground or elevated.
I would argue Seattle crushes Atlanta in regards to both urban and natural amenities. But that is just my opinion.
Natural amenities, I can see. But in what way would you say that Seattle "crushes" Atlanta in terms of urban amenities?
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You have a LOT of stereotypes.Atlanta has a robust nightlife well beyond "crunk-music".You have been watching to many independent black movies or something.Very biased.
