The people I know in Boston/Somerville/Cambridge avoid having a car due to how irritating it is. I had one while living in the city (family reasons), but if I had the option I would've happily ditched it.
> The people I know in Boston/Somerville/Cambridge avoid having a car due to how irritating it is.
Anecdotal stories notwithstanding, New York is the only city in the country in which the outright majority of people don't own cars. (D.C. is a very distant second).
Have you ever seen a movie or TV show which depicted the Boston, DC or Philly metros?
Most New Yorkers you know will not have cars. Most people you know in Boston, DC or Philly will.