At first glance I'd say choice 1, but personally I'd be more inclined just to ride each of them and make a decision on that basis. One thing I've noticed about most cities is that the "bad" areas are never as bad as people make out, and the "good" areas are never as good as people make out. It's just a function of tabloid culture.
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I am clinically insane. I am proud of it.
That is all.