public transit

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  • Exploring Cities as a Traveler

    Exploring Cities as a Traveler

    How to plan a weekend in a new city starts with one decision: do you want a quick overview of the sights or a feel for how residents live? Answer that, then choose a base, a main way of getting around and a loose schedule. The sections below follow that order, from choosing a city…

  • Living in the City

    Living in the City

    Quick answer: for how to choose a neighborhood in a new city, fix your daily route first, then your budget. Drop areas that fail the commute, and aim for housing at no more than 30% of monthly income. The sections below work as a decision tree: criteria first, then the choices that follow from them.…