BTW, here's a slightly humourous comparison of commuting methods in NYC, using google maps as a guide to walking, taking transit or driving.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...ss-nyc-feature
Of course the car won (it's a car magazine, after all) but was also the most expensive, not surprisingly. However it is still an interesting look into the various modes of transportation and how to navigate in a big city.
Edit: An interesting take in the comments below the article...
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If you want to really enjoy running in the city, run the New York City Marathon wearing your name on your chest. You'll get to visit all five boroughs with the full support of thousands of spectators lining the course who will call out your name and encouragement the whole way. You'll never experience anything like it anywhere else and you'll get into the best shape of your life doing it. :-)
I live in, and own a car in Manhattan and the car sits in a garage all week. I use public transportation, cabs or a bike depending on distance, weather and wardrobe needs. Only use the car when leaving the city because inner city car use is stupid expensive due to the cost of garaging if not your monthly garage and/or the inconvenience of trying to find available garage or street parking. If you don't have a chauffeur, the car is a sketchy choice. You had the fastest time in the car but if your journey had involved rush hour traffic, or a fender bender back up, it would have been a different story.
The high percentage choice is almost always the subways. Yes, at rush hour you can be packed like a sardine but even then they're fast, reliable and by far the fastest way to cover long distances in the city. When the streets are covered with snow, rain or jammed with cars, the subway gets you closer, faster. Not as cozy or comfy as a Bentley but then, what is?
Enjoyed the journey and your reporting. :-)
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