There are many in Arlington (in metro areas of Arlington) who don't have cars... In fact, i didn't drive anywhere the first 3 years here. It's completely doable here...love it for it. Slowly some of the newer suburbs are working to make walkable towns and public transport accessibility.
Technically, I could walk to the store for groceries but since the car needs to be driven, I do. sigh.
We did consider not buying a car and just renting when we needed it.... they have these car-sharing programs (Zip Car) that would have worked great for us. But with the child lugging the car seat and installing/uninstalling is just too much of a pain.
I think if D shows an interest in Indian music/dance then we would need to use the car to get her there and back (as those are out in the suburbs)! Bummer.... absolutely detest car-dependency! grrrr....
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Technically, I could walk to the store for groceries but since the car needs to be driven, I do. sigh.
We did consider not buying a car and just renting when we needed it.... they have these car-sharing programs (Zip Car) that would have worked great for us. But with the child lugging the car seat and installing/uninstalling is just too much of a pain.
I think if D shows an interest in Indian music/dance then we would need to use the car to get her there and back (as those are out in the suburbs)! Bummer.... absolutely detest car-dependency! grrrr....