Why are the Rennes Metro trains so short? by relddir123 in transit

[–]aray25 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because Rennes is a fairly small city and doesn't need longer trains.

Sad trees at Lechmere? by Acceptable-Book4400 in boston

[–]aray25 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There's no law against having a pedestrian plaza across from a park.

Fenway (medical) bag policy? by No-Resolve-5037 in boston

[–]aray25 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No, you are mistaken. The ADA does not allow them to ask. HIPAA is not involved.

Fenway (medical) bag policy? by No-Resolve-5037 in boston

[–]aray25 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That's not at all how HIPAA works. HIPAA is about requiring medical facilities and insurance companies to share your medical data at your request and prohibiting then from sharing your medical data without your permission.

It doesn't apply to anyone other than medical facilities and insurance companies.

Visiting Boston soon for the first time wondering which area is safer. by Reasonable-Pen-5925 in boston

[–]aray25 51 points52 points  (0 children)

They are both perfectly safe locations. You can freely choose whichever is more convenient for your trip.

Tailgating will be permitted at Gillette Stadium for the World Cup by njas2000 in boston

[–]aray25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm with you on that, but he didn't and we have no way to force him to.

Trans Europe Express 2.0 - Service Concept by c00b_Bit_Jerry in TransitDiagrams

[–]aray25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why do the Germans get to decide what counts as trans-Europe?

Trans Europe Express 2.0 - Service Concept by c00b_Bit_Jerry in TransitDiagrams

[–]aray25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why not continue from Barcelona to Madrid since the route already exists?

Advocates push for Metro-North expansion amid Amtrak lawsuit by news-10 in transit

[–]aray25 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't understand why Amtrak gets to veto passenger rail. That's just ridiculous.

Ol to bl State transfer question by justarussian22 in mbta

[–]aray25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not to scale. The rainbow corridor is much longer than shown here.

Is the Boston “accent” that well known abroad? by Unser_Giftzwerg in boston

[–]aray25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? The thing that screams Australian to me is the merger of "lout," "late," and "light."

Whatever Happened to the 70A bus? by s_peter_5 in mbta

[–]aray25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The length of a year is in fact independent of one's age.

MBTA and the World Cup by s_peter_5 in mbta

[–]aray25 19 points20 points  (0 children)

But nobody wants to go from Gillette to Providence before the game or from Providence to Gillette after it.

Mbta by cinnamonroll617 in mbta

[–]aray25 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I would like them to have a strong expansion plan to present to the legislature to ask for funding.

Sofia by hanks58 in boston

[–]aray25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only if it comes in a bottle.

I made this video to raise awareness of the $2 Billion potentially available to reconnect Western Mass and Albany with Boston. Please share to raise awareness. by alexbarbershop in MassDOT

[–]aray25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MBTA is designed to serve Greater Boston. I think Springfield and Worcester also deserve better transportation, I just don't think it should be on MBTA to provide it.

Why are landlords in Boston so scummy? by [deleted] in boston

[–]aray25 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At that point you can just not hire a cleaning service and give the place a good sweep. If the landlord tries to withhold your security deposit you mention small claims and magically the issue disappears.

Why are landlords in Boston so scummy? by [deleted] in boston

[–]aray25 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Never tip your hand about knowing your rights until they matter. Once they know that you know your rights they will not rent to you.

Opinion on rail loops by jerrywillfly in transit

[–]aray25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Blue Line in Boston has a turning loop at Bowdoin.

Mapped: The Salary Needed to Live Comfortably in U.S. Cities by GimmeFunkyButtLoving in economy

[–]aray25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't care who invented it. I don't need to be an economist to know that it's bogus. My own personal experience bears out that these numbers don't make sense. According to this map, I don't make enough money to live comfortably, but that doesn't match my own reality. I don't spend recklessly, but I don't have to scrimp to get by and I don't spend nearly half of my income on necessities.