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If they're going to make people ride bikes and scooters in traffic, then it should at LEAST be legal to do the Snow Crash thing where you use a hook-shot-style harpoon to catch free rides from cars.

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[–] nandeEbisu@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

As a resident, I just use a monthly pass and it's cheaper than when I had a car and the insurance, gas, and maintenance in a lower cost of living area.

Sure, the MTA isn't perfect, but you can access a lot of the city through the trains and buses. If you've ever driven in the city it can be a lot worse when you include parking. If we were to convert buildings into parking, you would end up with a ton of sprawl and a less walkable city.