As someone that has lived in the US for his entire life but spent 6 months in Tokyo back in 2020, I really wish there was a way to convert US cities to be more walkable/bikeable(?). I don't see any way to do it without billions, if not trillions, spent and decades in court battling business owners, though. Even NYC--what I'd consider the best overall public transit in the US--is complete shit in comparison.
When I lived in Seoul, I used to walk or bike along Yangjaecheon/Hangang with friends a few times a week. On weekends we'd make a night of just stopping at every convenience store along the way to grab some beers and post up on the patio.
Seoul is a special city and there's something extra special to me about sitting along the Han River at night enjoying a beer just listening to the hum and frenetic energy of that incredible city.
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joebob2003 on April 8th, 2022 at 14:52 UTC »
Look at that - walkers in the walking lane and bikers in the biking lane. It can be done!
kaptainkeel on April 8th, 2022 at 16:33 UTC »
As someone that has lived in the US for his entire life but spent 6 months in Tokyo back in 2020, I really wish there was a way to convert US cities to be more walkable/bikeable(?). I don't see any way to do it without billions, if not trillions, spent and decades in court battling business owners, though. Even NYC--what I'd consider the best overall public transit in the US--is complete shit in comparison.
apgujogger on April 8th, 2022 at 17:41 UTC »
When I lived in Seoul, I used to walk or bike along Yangjaecheon/Hangang with friends a few times a week. On weekends we'd make a night of just stopping at every convenience store along the way to grab some beers and post up on the patio.
Seoul is a special city and there's something extra special to me about sitting along the Han River at night enjoying a beer just listening to the hum and frenetic energy of that incredible city.