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Originally Posted by Roger Strong
That's probably true for bus and taxi.
For driving, downtown is LEAST convenient. I had to pay my ex's speeding ticket after loaning her the car. I'd rather spend an extra 10-15 minutes going to an office in the suburbs with ample free parking, than spend an extra 10-15 minutes roaming one-way streets downtown looking for a parking spot that not only do I have to pay for, but I have to arrange ahead of time to have the proper change for.
For walking and cycling, the downtown is no more in range for most people than any suburban location. And your bicycle is safer at a suburban location.
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^^ This. I love to cycle in the summer but my bike does not leave my sight if I am not on it.
Leaving a bike downtown? Forget it.