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[Trubbycat]

Trubbycat is NY state 8.33 million

NJ actually. The entire state is considered a metropolitan area of either NYC or Philadelphia.

 

[BrendaBear]

Trubbycat is NY state 8.33 million

...and that is relevant why? And why are you counting the whole state?

I once moved out of a city of 5,000 people because it was too big. I prefer smaller, but we also had to drive 25 miles to buy any clothes.

I don't live here because I like a big city... this is where the job is.

 

[Trubbycat]

I think they attribute the metropolitan area of my city to be around 2 million people. It makes stuff be farther away, not closer. But at least we have everything around here somewhere... if I could just remember where we put it...

Some cities are denser than others. I'm not quite sure how they define these "metro" areas.

 

[BrendaBear]

Some cities are denser than others. I'm not quite sure how they define these "metro" areas.

Out here it isn't too hard... you drive past rows and rows of houses and then there is nothing but sage brush.

Wait - in one direction you go over a bridge, see the dam, and then there is nothing but sage brush. Welcome to Arizona.

I hate that part of the drive, but love adventuring around Arizona.

 

[Rj_1954]

I just know @Trubbycat just called me dense

 

[Trubbycat]

I just know @Trubbycat just called me dense

You're not dense, you just have very high mass in a very small volume.

 

[Strixaluco]

We have mega stores here, if you can't find it, it's not made

Oh that was also in my criteria - to not have to shop in a mega store. It's exhausting.

And they still manage to lack some of the brands I want anyway.

 

[BrendaBear]

Oh that was also in my criteria - to not have to shop in a mega store. It's exhausting.

And they still manage to lack some of the brands I want anyway.

I am happy for you that you found what works perfectly for you, and were able to get rid of the car you clearly didn't want. That is awesome!

 

[Strixaluco]

I am happy for you that you found what works perfectly for you, and were able to get rid of the car you clearly didn't want. That is awesome!

I don't want the hassle and costs associated with the car. Having a car can be nice, but I can use taxi quite a lot for the mere price of having it there ready to be used any time.

I've just accustomed myself back to using public transport.

 

[Rj_1954]

You're not dense, you just have very high mass in a very small volume.

My Mrs is wondering why I'm laughing like I am.
I showed her your post...

 

[Trubbycat]

I am happy for you that you found what works perfectly for you, and were able to get rid of the car you clearly didn't want. That is awesome!

Many people are re-urbanising to get away from being trapped by the automobile lifestyle.

 

[Rj_1954]

Miss Owl
Do you like music?
I can't remember if I've seen you discuss music preferences. I like old rock & roll and some classical...

 

[Rj_1954]

Many people are re-urbanising to get away from being trapped by the automobile lifestyle.

There's always electric cars

 

[Strixaluco]

There's always electric cars

And those still mean the automobile lifestyle.

 

[Strixaluco]

Miss Owl
Do you like music?
I can't remember if I've seen you discuss music preferences. I like old rock & roll and some classical...

You haven't, because I don't discuss it much. These days I've mostly enjoyed silence.

Many of my favourites are finnish, and in a few cases the band and the lead singer have gone their ways, and neither have been as good as they were together.

 

[Trubbycat]

And those still mean the automobile lifestyle.

It's easier to do in Europe as things are generally older and built in a denser, walkable manner with public transit. And there are extensive train networks that allow you to travel between cities easily. In the States the car industry replaced/destroyed public transit and led to the explosion of suburbs and exurbs where you really do need a car.

 

[Trubbycat]

It's easier to do in Europe as things are generally older and built in a denser, walkable manner with public transit. And there are extensive train networks that allow you to travel between cities easily. In the States the car industry replaced/destroyed public transit and led to the explosion of suburbs and exurbs where you really do need a car.

My daughter is interested in doing a semester abroad in France next year. She is very snooty here about transportation and will not take public transport unless absolutely forced to. We've told her many times that when she gets to France she probably will not be in a car at all unless she's out in the countryside.

 

[Trubbycat]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/zml6fr/passenger_trains_in_the_united_states_vs_europe

 

[Strixaluco]

My daughter is interested in doing a semester abroad in France next year. She is very snooty here about transportation and will not take public transport unless absolutely forced to. We've told her many times that when she gets to France she probably will not be in a car at all unless she's out in the countryside.

I remember that in France we heard one American exchange student complaint about how small the cars were. We couldn't fathom how could it even disturb her when students certainly didn't use anything else than walking and public transport normally, I don't believe she had sat in any of those small city cars which indeed are common there (looking a the medieval streets explains why).

And yes, we walked quite a bit too. The only times I was in a car there was in a taxi on the very first day, and then we made a day trip with some friends before leaving home.

 

[Strixaluco]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/zml6fr/passenger_trains_in_the_united_states_vs_europe

Europe has, of course, also more than 3x the population density of Northern America and over twice that of USA.

 

[Rj_1954]

Europe has, of course, also more than 3x the population density of Northern America and over twice that of USA.

What about handicapped accessibility. Mrs Rj is very handicapped, not wheelchair bound but close to it and her walking is limited.

 

[Strixaluco]

What about handicapped accessibility. Mrs Rj is very handicapped, not wheelchair bound but close to it and her walking is limited.

What does that have to do with population density?

Different European countries and cities vary wildly in regards to how a handicapped person will survive. For example in France I lived in houses with steep stairs - and the city had plenty of them. But the modern houses were ok. And around here there aren't many old houses. Modern ones are ok, at least here they must be built to accommodate for wheelchair users.

Also city buses in my city take even wheelchairs, and major trains in most of Europe naturally do. (Older trains may not.) Long distance buses are worse, they tend to be impossible for wheelchairs and challenging for anyone who struggles with even a few stairs.

Then again, for example Bilbao in Spain is full of steep hills, and walkways may have stairs. Not an easy place for anyone with limited mobility. But no city in my country has that problem.

In my country the handicapped inhabitants may get mobility aid. Perhaps support for buying a fitted car, or a certain amount of taxi trips per month.

 

[BrendaBear]

Many people are re-urbanising to get away from being trapped by the automobile lifestyle.

I think it is awesome when people find the way that works for them - whether it is the "in thing" or not. People are so much better off doing what is right and appropriate for themselves, instead of being sucked into worrying about what anyone else thinks or says.

But... that too, is just me reflecting my thoughts.

 

[Rj_1954]

Mrs Rj doesn't like being called a Domme, she thinks I'm calling her Dumb
It's OK at the club though. It's better than boss lady

 

[BrendaBear]

Mrs Rj doesn't like being called a Domme, she thinks I'm calling her Dumb
It's OK at the club though. It's better than boss lady

Oh RJ.... "Goddess" sounds better.... or "My Queen..." or better still would be "Supreme Empress of my universe"...

Just here to help.