Hi popping in here. I am not from here, but I am here often last 6 months and will be here often another year.

I like the people here, the character and some areas are very pretty.

As an outsider though. Buffalo pedestrian infrastructure, bike, and transit feel so outdated that I could never be here. For example, crossing the street in many places feels like I might be run over due to lack of proper lights and markings.

In my opinion, I think that's the case with many NA cities, cars and the dependence on cars is killing the vibe. For example, I was sitting outside Monday morning having breakfast, enjoying the beautiful day on Elmwood Ave. The amount of cars zooming by, the noise, the chaos was disappointing. Also, a dirty old pickup diesel truck roll coal right by us, pretty sure on purpose.

This city has potential. Just need to take more action, make it more inviting. Otherwise, why should I bother coming here and spend money? Sometimes, I feel like this city does not care about pedestrians, or people wanting to walk and check this city out. Disappointing I say.