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That is right but, people in Chicago take the bus more. People in D.C. take the train more. We have over 1 million people taking Metro alone probably because we are a highly educated white collar city. Chicago has about 1 million people on the bus and I'll let you answer why you guys take buses so much. Let's just say I'm glad I live in D.C.
By the way, D.C. still has a much higher percentage of people taking transit than Chicago with a 300,000 difference in ridership but 3 million less people. That makes it's own statement!!!!!
I live in DC, but am from Chicago. Your assumptions make no sense.
I live in DC, but am from Chicago. Your assumptions make no sense.
Why do you think people in D.C. take the train more than the bus? Chicago has way more people on the bus than the train by choice. D.C. has way more people on the train than the bus by choice. You already know the stigma with buses nationwide. Im not a fan myself. Give me capitol bike share after I get off the train or a streetcar. Much better in my opinion.
That is right but, people in Chicago take the bus more. People in D.C. take the train more. We have over 1 million people taking Metro alone probably because we are a highly educated white collar city. Chicago has about 1 million people on the bus and I'll let you answer why you guys take buses so much. Let's just say I'm glad I live in D.C.
Sort of an ironic statement, considering public transportation is often associated with those in lower socioeconomic classes -- of which there are plenty in DC and its metro area. DC has just pushed more of its working-class residents out of the city (think PG County).
At any rate, while public transportation is highly associated with urbanity, it is not a proxy for urbanity. I recall Rome having a pretty sub-par subway system, for example, but Rome is definitely one of the world's most urban cities. I believe structural and population density is truly what drives urbanity.
Sort of an ironic statement, considering public transportation is often associated with those in lower socioeconomic classes -- of which there are plenty in DC and its metro area. DC has just pushed more of its working-class residents out of the city (think PG County).
At any rate, while public transportation is highly associated with urbanity, it is not a proxy for urbanity. I recall Rome having a pretty sub-par subway system, for example, but Rome is definitely one of the world's most urban cities. I believe structural and population density is truly what drives urbanity.
Not in D.C. and NYC. Everyone takes the train in D.C. and NYC. Now in other cities, they do have those issues.
To me, driving is country made for the suburban forest like area's. Owning a car is not a necessity in a real city.
I've lived in Chicago, NYC, and DC I know a thing or two about real cities. I've owned a car in all but NYC. There are many things in life not necessary but make life easier.
These DC boosters would argue that DC has a better skyline than Chicago if someone started a thread. DC is urban, but not moreso than Boston.
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