Yeah if only the L ran as often as it did ten years ago lol. Commuter rail in some cities runs more frequently now. I just bought an ebike, though, and it's totally changed the game for me. The entire North side is now within half an hour of my house, and i won't need a shower when i get there either.
Yeah the job scene isn't amazing but the average pay is well above what you need to live very comfortably. The winters aren't as bad as people think (and getting warmer), the summers are beautiful, the free neighborhood music festivals all summer are so much fun (Lincoln Square this weekend, wicker park is coming up).
>Yeah if only the L ran as often as it did ten years ago lol.
The price of good transit is everlasting vigilance. Make sure to always argue for increased funding.
A lot of people would rather spend another 10k annually owning a car vs 1000$ a year in additional taxes. Not to mention the more people drive the worst traffic is and the more miserable the actual experience or driving is.
My dream city would be more or less car free ( exemptions for emergency and commercial vehicles) with a full blow Autobahn as a connecting freeway.
When I drive I want to DRIVE. Not sit in traffic for an hour.
Yeah the job scene isn't amazing but the average pay is well above what you need to live very comfortably. The winters aren't as bad as people think (and getting warmer), the summers are beautiful, the free neighborhood music festivals all summer are so much fun (Lincoln Square this weekend, wicker park is coming up).
Glad you're enjoying it here