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Old 05-16-2013, 02:18 PM
 
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Midtown doesn't have to be that bad if you know the right avenues/ streets to take.

I find downtown to be hectic, like Canal Street on a Friday afternoon.

My tips would just be to be cognizant of slow traffic which can cause you to get stuck in the box. Don't block the box!
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Old 05-16-2013, 02:24 PM
 
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For low-stress drive in mid-town Manhattan, I suggest only drive on Sundays... Parking is better, too.
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Old 05-16-2013, 02:28 PM
 
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wait until after 10 pm.
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Old 05-16-2013, 03:32 PM
 
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I find Midtown to be an issue only if you are headed to the tunnels; otherwise, it's not terribly difficult driving, just slow. Lower Manhattan, I agree, can be more confusing for those who do not know it well, with narrow, one-way streets, and the lack of the grid pattern.
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Old 05-17-2013, 06:00 AM
 
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There is no key. If u know how to drive then u can drive anywhere. If u don't know how to drive then u should stay off the streets.
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Old 05-17-2013, 07:31 AM
 
Location: San Antonio
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I just find it funny because whenever I am there it seems like traffic is running about 90 mph and then pedestrians always seem to be pissed off at drivers as if they have the right of way everywhere, not the cars.
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Old 05-17-2013, 08:27 AM
 
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I just find it funny because whenever I am there it seems like traffic is running about 90 mph and then pedestrians always seem to be pissed off at drivers as if they have the right of way everywhere, not the cars.

Traffic seems to be at 90mph?? Where? The Westside highway??
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Old 05-17-2013, 09:10 AM
 
Location: New York City
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I just find it funny because whenever I am there it seems like traffic is running about 90 mph and then pedestrians always seem to be pissed off at drivers as if they have the right of way everywhere, not the cars.
The worst is a driver who slows when he sees you in a crosswalk, total waste of your time. A car reducing speed will not make me want me to walk in front of it any more than one going fast. The only difference is now I have to wait for grandpa to clear the intersection because I can get on my way
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Old 05-17-2013, 02:48 PM
 
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I can't wait to start dodging tourists on Citibikes.
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Old 05-17-2013, 03:48 PM
 
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It's not worth driving in Midtown, walking is much more pleasant. Mass transit (subways) is often as fast or faster. Biking is normally faster.

•Not worth driving around Manhattan during rush hour, it sucks. In fact, it sucks driving through most major arteries in the city during this time.

•Parking. Street parking can be very hard to come by at certain times of day. Garages are expensive. I posted a thread previously about the recent evaluation of the parking laws in this area. There are no parking minimums, however there was a brief period when there was. The update now allows owners and developer to remove those grandfathered spots. Expect a dramatic decline in parking over the next couple decades.

•Congestion pricing is coming. It's a matter of when. On the plus side, those that must enter the congestion zone will benefit from less traffic, pedestrians will benefit from less pollution, collisions, road wear, and the revenue could be used for improvements in mass transit.

•Expect more street closures, more aggressive traffic calming and camera enforcement (yes, speed cameras) coming soon.

So the only trick is, don't drive in Midtown!

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