Places where you need a car?

Graduate School
1

<p>In what major cities is it absolutely necessary for me to have a car? </p>

<p>LA- yes
Ny- I’m guessing no
Chicago-?
Philly-?</p>

2

<p>Chicago - no, the El will get you most anywhere</p>

3

<p>You don’t need a car in Philly. SEPTA will get you almost anywhere, and PhillyCarShare has very cheap car rentals for the occasional big shopping trip (it’s like $3.45 an hour).</p>

4

<p>I know a number of people here in LA without cars; it just means you have to plan trips around town with other people.</p>

5

<p>Thanks. I live in LA and can’t imagine myself without a car. I can probably get by, but I don’t want to inconvenience anyone. I would like a car, but in some places it is just impractical. (Columbia come to mind)</p>

6

<p>how about houston?</p>

7

<p>“how about houston?”</p>

<p>Yes yes YES. I’ve spent time in Houston, and everything is so spread out, a car is pretty much required. But it’s going to be a bear either way-- I assume you’re either talking about Baylor or UT-Houston, which are right next to each other in the Texas Medical Center. Parking is a nightmare there; be prepared to spend a lot just to take a shuttle in from a satellite lot.</p>

8

<p>You must have a car in Houston. I grew up there and it is essential.</p>