{"id":1167,"date":"2018-11-25T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T12:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langa.com\/?p=1167"},"modified":"2018-11-23T14:22:25","modified_gmt":"2018-11-23T19:22:25","slug":"a-reader-asks-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-around-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langa.com\/index.php\/2018\/11\/25\/a-reader-asks-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-around-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"A reader asks: What is the best way to get around Boston?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Q: What is the best way to get around Boston?<\/strong> (via Quora)<\/small><\/small><\/p>\n

A: Here’s my list, in ascending order, best to worst; I adjust as needed to account for weather issues, distance being travelled, schedule pressures, whether or not I need to carry bulky items, etc.:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n
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    1. Walk<\/b><\/li>\n
    2. Bike<\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. T (subway and streetcars)<\/strong><\/li>\n
    4. Lyft\/Uber<\/strong><\/li>\n
    5. T (Bus)<\/strong><\/li>\n
    6. Taxi<\/strong><\/li>\n
    7. Zipcar<\/strong><\/li>\n
    8. Commuter rail<\/strong><\/li>\n
    9. Private vehicle<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      I usually walk and use the subway\/streetcar system more than anything else.<\/p>\n

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