The fact that he said the best brisket he has ever had was in NY totally disqualifies him of any rational opinion. Although, as a person that lives in Houston, I do agree with him about most of the stuff on public transportation.
There are a few Texas pitmasters that have consulted some nyc bbq joints. Not impossible at all. I've been to few and they're just as good.The fact that he said the best brisket he has ever had was in NY totally disqualifies him of any rational opinion. Although, as a person that lives in Houston, I do agree with him about most of the stuff on public transportation.
That's wild, I didn't know North American zoning rules were that strict.I think this follow up is even more on the money about how the breakdown of public transport went hand in hand with terrible zoning regulations that make beautiful American suburbs still terrible to live in.
And many Americas love this and think living near to businesses is bad thing lol.That's wild, I didn't know North American zoning rules were that strict.
As a Brit I guess take it for granted that shops/cafes etc pop up whereever convenient.
I like you lol.
I know we disagree on this topic over the years but no hate. But have you been to any of the non-US mega cities and used the mass transit there?
I can understand not wanting that because you don't like city life, but you're not moving millions in cars in that density, just not possible. Plus you get more smog and noise.
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I think this follow up is even more on the money about how the breakdown of public transport went hand in hand with terrible zoning regulations that make beautiful American suburbs still terrible to live in.
Which is absurd, I have three supermarkets, a book store, a butcher, several hair salons, doctors, pharmacies, florists, a physical therapist, two dentists, at least five bakeries, two cafes, an ice cream parlor and various other smaller shops all within walking distance. It would drive me crazy if I had to drive somewhere just because I forgot to buy butter or whatever.And many Americas love this and think living near to businesses is bad thing lol.
The subway in Tokyo isn't that full, most of the time it's perfectly fine with enough empty seats or at least enough room to stand for a few minutes until a seat becomes available, it's only during rush hour in the morning and afternoon that it's full and then only on a few lines. During rush hour some subways drive every two minutes.Do rich people in tokyo take the subway and get squeezed in like sardines like other salarymen?
Rude, loud, smelly, screaming kids, lack of respect for personal space, leave the area filthy, etc. Anything people do that sucks to be around you'll find on public transit, because it forces you into a shared space with other people. No thank you; won't ever be for me.
Cool, so your philosophy is basically fuck the planet?Rude, loud, smelly, screaming kids, lack of respect for personal space, leave the area filthy, etc. Anything people do that sucks to be around you'll find on public transit, because it forces you into a shared space with other people. No thank you; won't ever be for me.
Rude, loud, smelly, screaming kids, lack of respect for personal space, leave the area filthy, etc. Anything people do that sucks to be around you'll find on public transit, because it forces you into a shared space with other people. No thank you; won't ever be for me.
I live just outside NYC (Hudson County, NJ), and my rule has always been that I absolutely never drive in NYC unless absolutely necessary. Public transit is always the better option.I haven't been anywhere outside of the US and I would kill for something better than we have here in NYC. I get so jealous looking at other public transit systems in other countries and as much as I like cars and driving, I did it once here and I'm never going to do it again after I get my license.
I've said it numerous times on this website before, but I lived in the suburbs of Seoul for a few years and I'd give anything to live in a place that has public transportation that accessible again. I grew up (and currently live in) the suburbs of Houston, and the public transportation is BY FAR my favorite thing I experienced in Korea. It was life changing, I quite literally get a bit depressed when I realize what I lost coming back here. I abhor driving, and in Houston driving is a necessity.
I desperately want to move somewhere where I don't have to drive, but I'm not exactly sure where that is in North America (or, not sure where I'd be able to afford). I would absolutely be willing to move outside of this continent, but that's always easier said than done.
I've been living in Seoul for the past couple of years, and the transit here is second to none. I'd probably put it ahead of Tokyo, and call it the best transit system in the world. It's missing a couple of high speed priority lines, but other than that, it's a divine experience.
I'm moving back to Vancouver this month, and it'll definitely be an adjustment. Vancouver's transit is good by North American standards, but it pales in comparison to what you get in Asia and Europe.
NYC's subway system is also crumbling (because its over 70 years old) and hasn't been maintained well. This includes tunnels from Manhattan to other boroughs. NYC and state is trying to invest (new infrastructure bill should help), but I remain skeptical that we'll see major effort needed to overhaul the whole thing.This is fair. However, you have to keep in mind that NYC's subway system is 70 years older than Seoul's!
Again, I completely understand your points. I think it's just underrated.
Yes! This video was posted earlier but it addresses that exact point.This is interesting because as someone who's visited but never lived outside of the US for any period of time I always thought suburbia being dependent on cars was an unfortunate consequence of suburbia itself. But a society can have both? Suburban space and cohesive public transportation?
This guy gets it.A lot of countries, with a lot of different cultures, under a lot of very different economic systems managed to build good public transportation.
If the USSR, Taiwan, France, Japan and Singapore (to name a few) managed to do that, maybe it's not something specific about their culture that allows countries to build subways.
I don't think it's mystery btw, I think the problem in the US is not culture, it's that bribery is legal and the auto and gas industry bribed to US government to invest mostly in cars.
DC metro is a freaking travesty at this point. It's ridiculous how many issues it constantly has. When I used to go to downtown (either Red or Orange lines depending where I lived), shit was always broken. Half the escalators out of service, trains get stuck, single tracking, you name it. System is decent in theory to get folks to downtown and back (when it works), but its terrible if you want to go anywhere but downtown basically.Just re NYC, 24/7 makes it better than any non 24/7, that's just the way it is. I studied abroad in Tokyo and having an imposed curfew just ain't it.
that said I'm sitting on the metro in DC which is currently single tracking with 15 min between trains so it's going to take me 2 hours to get to work for what would be a 20-30 min drive.
There's no probably."access to transportation is the SINGLE most important factor in economic mobility.
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tl:dw public transportation sucks in US because of capitalism, and probably systemic racism.
Rich people are still driven around by chauffeurs in Japan. They do not take the subway. LoL.
I get what the quote is trying to say, but it's a bit of an exaggeration.
Yup, the Yamanote Line can be absolutely dreadful during rush hour.
Of course!
That's the not point of the quote, guys. Spirit versus Letter, dudes.
You literalists are always out in full force lol.
Do rich people in tokyo take the subway and get squeezed in like sardines like other salarymen?
Which is absurd, I have three supermarkets, a book store, a butcher, several hair salons, doctors, pharmacies, florists, a physical therapist, two dentists, at least five bakeries, two cafes, an ice cream parlor and various other smaller shops all within walking distance. It would drive me crazy if I had to drive somewhere just because I forgot to buy butter or whatever.
If I want to go somewhere else there's a train station, two tram stations and several bus stops also all within walking distance, I sold my car a few months ago because I barely used it anymore.
The subway in Tokyo isn't that full, most of the time it's perfectly fine with enough empty seats or at least enough room to stand for a few minutes until a seat becomes available, it's only during rush hour in the morning and afternoon that it's full and then only on a few lines. During rush hour some subways drive every two minutes.
None of this is a thing on public transit in, say, Japan or Korea. So it's not a public transit problem but really a people problem of whenever you're from (NA?)
This is interesting because as someone who's visited but never lived outside of the US for any period of time I always thought suburbia being dependent on cars was an unfortunate consequence of suburbia itself. But a society can have both? Suburban space and cohesive public transportation?
Yes! This video was posted earlier but it addresses that exact point.
NA suburbs of the earlier half of the 20th century were not designed around cars and were perfectly walkable. Instead of building giant acres of nothing but houses, all the amenities and services would be built into each neighbourhood so you could easily walk or bike or take a short transit trip to 80% of all the things you needed.
It's an ironic shame that the US absolutely did inspire a lot of public transit systems from the 1890s-ish to the 1950s.
The US was a world leader in public transit.
Was.
DC metro is a freaking travesty at this point. It's ridiculous how many issues it constantly has. When I used to go to downtown (either Red or Orange lines depending where I lived), shit was always broken. Half the escalators out of service, trains get stuck, single tracking, you name it. System is decent in theory to get folks to downtown and back (when it works), but its terrible if you want to go anywhere but downtown basically.
trains and shit can go anywhereThis is interesting because as someone who's visited but never lived outside of the US for any period of time I always thought suburbia being dependent on cars was an unfortunate consequence of suburbia itself. But a society can have both? Suburban space and cohesive public transportation?
I don't live there, I jwas in Tokyo on vacation but I rode trains all day all over Tokyo, I stayed in Okubo, Shinjuku and took the Yamanote line from Shin-Okubo station almost every day or one of the lines from Higashi-Shinjuku station. It was by no means empty but not nearly as full as it is sometimes portrayed on tv with worked literally shoving people into the train. In the evening the trains tended to be pretty full but there was still breathing room while standing.What times do you ride because from what my friend tells me it's pretty damn full most mornings until late afternoon, then when school gets out and late hours. It depends on the lines completely. Some local lines sure, not an issue for space, but when you get into the city center, kiss that space good bye for a lot of the time.
Yup and that's part of the issue in regard to the Trains situation. Not to mention the TMA doesn't allow for one card for all lines and you have to get several cards to travel between trains if you don't have a service card for that month, and even then those don't always work for all the lines. Anyone thinking that Japan mingles the well off with those that take the TMA is kind of not actually studying Tokyo. And yeah I get it too, but you are right on it being an exaggeration.
Milord needs their private chariots to be insulated from the filthy riffraff at all times.Rude, loud, smelly, screaming kids, lack of respect for personal space, leave the area filthy, etc. Anything people do that sucks to be around you'll find on public transit, because it forces you into a shared space with other people. No thank you; won't ever be for me.
Agree, same as with NYC subway system. But that's the issue, isn't it? How could we have proper public transport when funding is constantly lowered. :(To be fair, the WMATA has been insanely de-funded over the years.
None of this is a thing on public transit in, say, Japan or Korea. So it's not a public transit problem but really a people problem of whenever you're from (NA?)
Agree, same as with NYC subway system. But that's the issue, isn't it? How could we have proper public transport when funding is constantly lowered. :(
Yeah, those types of suburbs are actually probably more common in NJ and some New England areas than in other areas of the country because the Northeast is the oldest. They are mixed in with the with the shitty overly-car-dependent suburbs.This is interesting because as someone who's visited but never lived outside of the US for any period of time I always thought suburbia being dependent on cars was an unfortunate consequence of suburbia itself. But a society can have both? Suburban space and cohesive public transportation?
Mate, I know exactly how you feel.I've said it numerous times on this website before, but I lived in the suburbs of Seoul for a few years and I'd give anything to live in a place that has public transportation that accessible again. I grew up (and currently live in) the suburbs of Houston, and the public transportation is BY FAR my favorite thing I experienced in Korea. It was life changing, I quite literally get a bit depressed when I realize what I lost coming back here. I abhor driving, and in Houston driving is a necessity.
I desperately want to move somewhere where I don't have to drive, but I'm not exactly sure where that is in North America (or, not sure where I'd be able to afford). I would absolutely be willing to move outside of this continent, but that's always easier said than done.