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I walk to and from work from time to time. I ride the bus and subway on a daily basis. I don't give a crap about those drivers that wish to drive into the office and pay upwards of $15 +18% tax every day for the privilige. I've been one before and possibly will be one again. I specifically moved to the city so that I can not worry about getting home when disaster strikes ala 9/11 or the Blackout '03.
It sucked to try to get back home to Long Island. It was quite expensive to take the commuter train in $275pp so our monthly budget was over $500/mo just for commuting. Factor in the waiting time if you missed the train by a minute, and the quality of life diminishes as fast as a penny falling from the Empire State Building.
I could easily drive in for less money as parking and gas would easily make it just as costly and I wouldn't have the inconvience of the train timetable. I'd travel on my time.
I don't see it as a matter of pollution awareness, but a matter of quality of life and convenience.
I also still own a car so that I can get out of the city when I want to.
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