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Old 03-09-2016, 11:18 AM
 
Location: Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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Speaking of messed up infrastructure in the state of Indiana, many larger semi-tractors are on higher traffic roads with antiquated stoplights on overhead wires. In local areas, these trucks can often completely block all stoplights, not allowing vehicles behind to have any necessary visual cues for longer distances, completely ridiculous. I don't expect to have good infrastructure across the board, but I expect things to function at least on a basic level. If stoplights at an intersection are completely obsolete and past their lifespan, they need to be put on a list for improvement or replacement.
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Old 03-11-2016, 02:19 PM
 
Location: Seattle, WA
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Driving will always be superior in a simple respect.
If i want to go somewhere i can grab the keys and go. No waiting for bus or train to reach the closest neighborhood stop then take it to the next stop closest to my destination then either walk or take a taxi to reach my destination.
There is a reason cars have been around 100 years and they aren't going anywhere anytime soon (Until instant teleporting technology is invented)

Depends, as there are pros and cons to each.

I love not having to drive everywhere I go because finding/paying for parking in the city can be a serious hassle as is putting your personal property in danger in case of a break-in.

You also get to observe a lot of cool things in the city that you would not normally notice if you're concentrating on driving.

When I commute to and from work, I take a bus and take seriously sweet naps or play on my phone without worrying about fighting traffic.

Oh and I love going out somewhere and enjoying a few adult beverages without worrying about a DUI.
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Old 03-12-2016, 07:31 AM
 
Location: Florida & Arizona
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Oh and I love going out somewhere and enjoying a few adult beverages without worrying about a DUI.
This is an especially nice aspect of public transportation for both the rider and the rest of the population. Also one of the reasons why Uber and Lyft have become so popular.

RM
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Old 03-28-2016, 03:25 AM
 
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I'm not sure why people try to make one place better than another unless you lived there it's hard to compare and don't assume how Indy is unless you visit and really do your research on the city but besides mountains,big lakes Indy is pretty much like Any other Midwestern city. I lived in Houston. Bad traffic and lots of crumbling infrastructure there too and the cost of living way higher than Indy so it's a toss up no matter what city you move to. Indy pretty much has a lil bit of evrrything to offer just like any other city. Besides scenery,what else do other cities offer? All cities have crime,traffic,crumbling infrastructure and everybody wants to eat healthy and health food stores are every where that's nothing new that's a nation wide trend.There's people that work out and eat healthy in indy you just have to get out and look and not go off what you hear but view the city through your own lens.Indy is a big sports town
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Old 03-28-2016, 08:31 AM
 
Location: TN/NC
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I'm not sure why people try to make one place better than another unless you lived there it's hard to compare and don't assume how Indy is unless you visit and really do your research on the city but besides mountains,big lakes Indy is pretty much like Any other Midwestern city. I lived in Houston. Bad traffic and lots of crumbling infrastructure there too and the cost of living way higher than Indy so it's a toss up no matter what city you move to. Indy pretty much has a lil bit of evrrything to offer just like any other city. Besides scenery,what else do other cities offer? All cities have crime,traffic,crumbling infrastructure and everybody wants to eat healthy and health food stores are every where that's nothing new that's a nation wide trend.There's people that work out and eat healthy in indy you just have to get out and look and not go off what you hear but view the city through your own lens.Indy is a big sports town
Crime in Indy is ridiculous, even when comparing to most other major cities. The climate here is OK, but not something people would move for. Road conditions are terrible. Taxes are IMO high for the condition the place is in.

I don't hate it here, but Indy strikes me as nothing more than a business center. There doesn't seem to be a "soul" like you might find in other cities.
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Old 03-28-2016, 10:13 AM
 
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Crime in Indy is ridiculous, even when comparing to most other major cities. The climate here is OK, but not something people would move for. Road conditions are terrible. Taxes are IMO high for the condition the place is in.

I don't hate it here, but Indy strikes me as nothing more than a business center. There doesn't seem to be a "soul" like you might find in other cities.
There is a soul to the city. It's just that Indy isn't your cup of tea.
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Old 03-28-2016, 10:33 AM
 
Location: TN/NC
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There is a soul to the city. It's just that Indy isn't your cup of tea.
I lump Indy with other Midwestern mid-sized metros like Columbus and Kansas City. These places really aren't known for anything in particular (Las Vegas is known for casinos and Nashville for music, for example), have no interesting scenery, and feel mostly interchangeable.
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Old 03-28-2016, 10:44 AM
 
Location: Englewood, Near Eastside Indy
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I lump Indy with other Midwestern mid-sized metros like Columbus and Kansas City. These places really aren't known for anything in particular (Las Vegas is known for casinos and Nashville for music, for example), have no interesting scenery, and feel mostly interchangeable.
You've never heard of Kansas City BBQ or the Indy 500?
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Old 03-29-2016, 10:46 AM
 
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I lump Indy with other Midwestern mid-sized metros like Columbus and Kansas City. These places really aren't known for anything in particular (Las Vegas is known for casinos and Nashville for music, for example), have no interesting scenery, and feel mostly interchangeable.
Columbus is known for THE Ohio State University, the largest public university in the country

Also, concerning scenery, one hour south of downtown Columbus you have the Clear Creek Valley






And Hocking Hills







KC is known for jazz
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Old 03-29-2016, 11:30 AM
 
Location: Fishers, IN
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Columbus is known for THE Ohio State University, the largest public university in the country

Also, concerning scenery, one hour south of downtown Columbus you have the Clear Creek Valley






And Hocking Hills







KC is known for jazz
I agree. Ohio has some very beautiful country south and east of Columbus. As for Indy, within an hour to an hour an 15 minutes south and west, you can explore areas like these:








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