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MarchHare · 10-21-2010, 11:07 AM

Live in the Beltline -- Walk Score of 95. Only 3% of users have a better score according to the site.

I'm constantly amazed at the shocked looks I receive whenever I tell many Calgarians that I don't own a car. It's completely unfathomable to them that I could get around without a vehicle. What do I need a car for, though, when I have the following within a short walking distance of my inner-city home?

- workplace
- grocery store
- liquor store
- 24 hour convenience store
- pharmacy
- post office
- shopping (downtown mall)
- dozens of pubs, restaurants, and coffeeshops

That covers about 98% of my trips. For the other 2%, I can get about either by C-Train or taxi -- MUCH cheaper than owning a car.

10-21-2010, 11:07 AM	#30
MarchHare Franchise Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: YSJ (1979-2002) -> YYC (2002-2022) -> YVR (2022-present) Exp:	Live in the Beltline -- Walk Score of 95. Only 3% of users have a better score according to the site. I'm constantly amazed at the shocked looks I receive whenever I tell many Calgarians that I don't own a car. It's completely unfathomable to them that I could get around without a vehicle. What do I need a car for, though, when I have the following within a short walking distance of my inner-city home? - workplace - grocery store - liquor store - 24 hour convenience store - pharmacy - post office - shopping (downtown mall) - dozens of pubs, restaurants, and coffeeshops That covers about 98% of my trips. For the other 2%, I can get about either by C-Train or taxi -- MUCH cheaper than owning a car.