Originally Posted by
wroomwroomoops
This!
In most of the US and Canada, pedestrians and cyclists are banned from leaving their apartments or houses. My visit to Irving, TX, was absolutely, utterly awful. Only cars are allowed to circulate, and as I would leave the hotel, I would find myself on a f**king highway! I am used to spend time walking around the town or city I visit for the first time in my life. But not there, no sir! Walkways don't exist, and if you jaywalk, you'll be arrested for being some sort of bum. That was my first and last time I visited the USA. In december I should go again, because of a conference (in Maryland), but guys, I'm really NOT looking forward for it very much at all.
As a contrast, tell us about Finland.
I was in Oulu about 3 years ago and loved it. I could ride a bike from the airport to the hotel and to the office (if I had known). There were connected paths to all these locations. And these paths were fantastic.
Also in the center of Oulu, there were no cars, it was a large pedestrian area where cars were not permitted... only people on foot or bicycle.
I did rent a bicycle there for 2 days (all the time I had) and thoroughly enjoyed myself.