EMF15Q t1_itt8sun wrote on October 26, 2022 at 3:18 AM

Reply to comment by harriedhag in For those who have left Boston, what do you miss the most? by [deleted]

I mentioned this in a post the other day, and I only moved 20 miles out of Boston, but the reliance on my car is frustrating. I’m not even in the middle of nowhere like Franklin County, but in the suburbs you still need a car for every little trip or errand.

harriedhag t1_itt9nsr wrote on October 26, 2022 at 3:26 AM

Definitely. I’m sure some things will be better… but tbh I haven’t thought of a single one since I already do car rentals when I need/want to. For me, when I move I’ll be spending about $250/mo more on a car than I do now on rentals/T/Uber. While completely losing walking and public transit perks.

EMF15Q t1_ittcg2h wrote on October 26, 2022 at 3:52 AM

I don’t think people in the suburbs or country realize how much walking in the city people do. You’re much healthier without even realizing it. Walking in the suburbs is weird because it’s so car centric. The town I live in has a commuter rail stop, so that’s something. $10 weekend passes are definitely a plus.

harriedhag t1_ittdn9g wrote on October 26, 2022 at 4:03 AM

Yeah, I was checking out some specific condos. Had to use Google street view to “walk” and see that… nope, this sidewalk ends for no reason and you can’t actually walk to the plaza that’s .6mi away because it’s a 4 lane road with no shoulder. 😤