Can Tampa grow into a world-class city??? (Miami, Orlando: renting, taxi)

[cjairo191]

Originally Posted by NorthAmerica_US

Out of curiosity, when you visit large cities around the world (outside of the U.S.), you don’t care about rail access? Do you rent cars or take the busses?

I care. Driving in world class city like London, Paris, Mexico City, etc is pointless. Sitting in traffic and not aware of the local roads is stressful.

One reason I rate lowly and left the Peruvian capital of Lima quickly is because it does not have good public transportation. A city that size with no subway or rail is ridiculous. I'm not renting a car in that city.

[saturno_v]

Originally Posted by cjairo191

I care. Driving in world class city like London, Paris, Mexico City, etc is pointless. Sitting in traffic and not aware of the local roads is stressful.

One does not exclude the other. You can rent a car and still use public transportation when is appropriate

[kbtoy7891]

Originally Posted by cjairo191

I care. Driving in world class city like London, Paris, Mexico City, etc is pointless. Sitting in traffic and not aware of the local roads is stressful.

One reason I rate lowly and left the Peruvian capital of Lima quickly is because it does not have good public transportation. A city that size with no subway or rail is ridiculous. I'm not renting a car in that city.

This is how I feel too. When I visit any major city, I have no desire to drive around, sitting in traffic, stressing out. A comprehensive rail network is a requirement.

Likewise, I visit NYC multiple times a year, and am not going to subject myself to renting a car to drive around the city. Part of what makes my trips there so enjoyable is how easy it is to get around without the use of a car.

[silverct9a]

Hilarious, Tampa the best in the United States?? Talk about low expectations lol

Originally Posted by UrbanGenious25

In the United States? really? Tampa doesn't even have rail service, hell even Orlando has Sunrail and Brightline.

[kbtoy7891]

Originally Posted by silverct9a

Hilarious, Tampa the best in the United States?? Talk about low expectations lol

https://www.google.com/maps/@27.9976...8192?entry=ttu

[silverct9a]

Is that monstrosity still flying high?!

Originally Posted by kbtoy7891

https://www.google.com/maps/@27.9976...8192?entry=ttu

[kbtoy7891]

Originally Posted by silverct9a

Is that monstrosity still flying high?!

Of COURSE it is. What would Tampa be without the symbol of diversity flying high at one of the major interchanges, for millions of people to see?

[saturno_v]

Originally Posted by kbtoy7891

This is how I feel too. When I visit any major city, I have no desire to drive around, sitting in traffic, stressing out. A comprehensive rail network is a requirement.

Likewise, I visit NYC multiple times a year, and am not going to subject myself to renting a car to drive around the city. Part of what makes my trips there so enjoyable is how easy it is to get around without the use of a car.

Try to do a tour of any place outside a major city without a car.....as I said, use of public transportation does not explode the use of a car when appropriate..

[kbtoy7891]

Originally Posted by saturno_v

Try to do a tour of any place outside a major city without a car.....as I said, use of public transportation does not explode the use of a car when appropriate..

Right... But in this case, we are discussing "world-class cities." I'm assuming this means "major cities."

[saturno_v]

Originally Posted by kbtoy7891

Right... But in this case, we are discussing "world-class cities." I'm assuming this means "major cities."

I was answering to a generic question about traveling. I already said that if I take a quick 5 days trip to London to do some strolling and shopping in the city, I would not rent a car.

In my personal life, I will never renounce my personal transportation.