What city has the best Subway system? - Page 2

macfanken · #16 03-17-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tuigirl

If subway includes trams..then from what little experience I've had, I'll go for Hanover in Germany..fast, cheap and reliable thanks. I wouldn't doubt that alot of European countries have got it right, the UK, lags behind quite a bit.

Yeah, Hanover has a nice system... I spent three months there so I got to know it pretty well. I think the best subways for convenience and getting me where I wanted to go were New York, London and Rome. The cleanest were Madrid and Barcelona.

We finally get a line opening here in two years... it will be underground through downtown and above ground and elevated outside of the city. It'll be nice but it's about 30 years too late.

DavidMn · #17 03-17-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by macfanken

Yeah, Hanover has a nice system... I spent three months there so I got to know it pretty well. I think the best subways for convenience and getting me where I wanted to go were New York, London and Rome. The cleanest were Madrid and Barcelona.

We finally get a line opening here in two years... it will be underground through downtown and above ground and elevated outside of the city. It'll be nice but it's about 30 years too late.

I'll bet it took them forever to dig the tunnell huh?

chiliD · #18 03-17-2006, 02:07 PM

Actually, I think DISNEYLAND has the best "mass transit" system. Can you just imagine if SoCal instituted a MONORAIL system back in the 50's instead of FREEWAYS? That would've been GREAT!

I mean if a damned THEME PARK can build a transpo system like that in 1958, and if California had started building the system in 1960, we'd have the best damned public tranportation system in the world. Monorail from LA to Vegas?!? WOW!!! Gas prices would still probably be under a $1 a gallon; supply & demand, people.

DavidMn · #19 03-17-2006, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chiliD

Actually, I think DISNEYLAND has the best "mass transit" system. Can you just imagine if SoCal instituted a MONORAIL system back in the 50's instead of FREEWAYS? That would've been GREAT!

I mean if a damned THEME PARK can build a transpo system like that in 1958, and if California had started building the system in 1960, we'd have the best damned public tranportation system in the world. Monorail from LA to Vegas?!? WOW!!! Gas prices would still probably be under a $1 a gallon; supply & demand, people.

And dont you guys in L.A have a pretty good rail system now and hardly anyone rides it?

hayley · #20 03-17-2006, 02:28 PM

I like Chicago's, but it's notable for being really nice or really disgusting depending on which line it is and where it goes. The red line from the South Side all the way up to the North Side, with downtown in between, is disgusting, littered with Spicy Cheeto bags, and smells like urine. The blue line is gross but not as gross. I won't go on the green line without a taser. But the orange, brown, & purple lines are great. Non-smelly and quiet.

Despite the grossness of the stations and the cars, the CTA is crazy efficient and can get you anywhere you want to go.

DavidMn · #21 03-17-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

I like Chicago's, but it's notable for being really nice or really disgusting depending on which line it is and where it goes. The red line from the South Side all the way up to the North Side, with downtown in between, is disgusting, littered with Spicy Cheeto bags, and smells like urine. The blue line is gross but not as gross. I won't go on the green line without a taser. But the orange, brown, & purple lines are great. Non-smelly and quiet.

Despite the grossness of the stations and the cars, the CTA is crazy efficient and can get you anywhere you want to go.

I went to a White Sox game a few years back and I took the red line. I'm 6'4 275 and I was a little scared.

macfanken · #22 03-17-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

I'll bet it took them forever to dig the tunnell huh?

Actually, the tunnel through downtown was finished in 1990... I think it took about 4 years to dig. It's been used by buses for the last 15 years and is finally being retrofitted for trains. The local government here is famous for taking decades to get things done when it comes to large transit and civic projects.

hayley · #23 03-17-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

I went to a White Sox game a few years back and I took the red line. I'm 6'4 275 and I was a little scared.

The red line is a little crazy, and always packed, especially during the summer. It hits Comiskey, is the main downtown line for Michigan Ave and all the tourist-y spots, and then hits Wrigley. If you're a pervert who likes getting friendly in packed crowds, it's a wet dream at rush hour April through September.

DavidMn · #24 03-17-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

The red line is a little crazy, and always packed, especially during the summer. It hits Comiskey, is the main downtown line for Michigan Ave and all the tourist-y spots, and then hits Wrigley. If you're a pervert who likes getting friendly in packed crowds, it's a wet dream at rush hour April through September.

Well, actually the day I went was a Sunday.. but it was still pretty crowded.

DavidMn · #25 03-17-2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

The red line is a little crazy, and always packed, especially during the summer. It hits Comiskey, is the main downtown line for Michigan Ave and all the tourist-y spots, and then hits Wrigley. If you're a pervert who likes getting friendly in packed crowds, it's a wet dream at rush hour April through September.

Lets just hope someone doesnt play that song Back That Ass Up of the train loud when it's crowded.

hayley · #26 03-17-2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

Lets just hope someone doesnt play that song Back That Ass Up of the train loud when it's crowded.

I've had a friend have something SERIOUSLY disgusting happen to her on that train line! Can't even joke about it. EWWW. EWWWW.

DavidMn · #27 03-17-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

I've had a friend have something SERIOUSLY disgusting happen to her on that train line! Can't even joke about it. EWWW. EWWWW.

Oh ok. sorry about that.

madformac · #28 03-17-2006, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chiliD

Actually, I think DISNEYLAND has the best "mass transit" system. Can you just imagine if SoCal instituted a MONORAIL system back in the 50's instead of FREEWAYS? That would've been GREAT!

Yeah Miami has a monorail system although I suspect its more for novelty value as it really doesn't go very far or anywhere of use to me (South Beach & Dolphins Stadium

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madformac · #29 03-17-2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by trackaghost

But even better than that, and this is the fine Japanese folk rather than the subway I suppose, people queue up to get on!
AND they always get up to let elderly and pregnant ladies sit down.
I wish London could be like that.

Gotta agree there. Too many miserable assholes that won't let ladies sit down. I'd like to say I'm not one of them.... Basically 'cos I don't sit down. You don't know what the hell is breeding in those seats.

It is ridiculous now that a single fare has gone up to £3. The tube system makes plenty of money as it is (nice pay if you work on the Underground). Either it's designed to rip off tourists even more or help fund the Olympics. I just hope it doesn't end up in Ken's pocket.

amber · #30 03-17-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by trackaghost

Tokyo is easily the best subway system I've been on.
It's so cheap and the trains are regular and ON TIME.
But even better than that, and this is the fine Japanese folk rather than the subway I suppose, people queue up to get on!
AND they always get up to let elderly and pregnant ladies sit down.
I wish London could be like that.

What do you mean? Don't people form lines where you live? We do here. Except then there are a few a**holes, and old asian women, who try to cut.

I? Hate cuts with a passion. I usually bump people back over, or quickly and obviously block their way. One time I stuck my umbrella out.

Hmmm, speaking of a**holes....