And since many are forgoing vehicles, having
homes near public transportation is key.
Not exact matches
Another option: If you live
near public transportation, try bringing your bike on the subway or bus on mornings when you really need your hair to look its best (like at that breakfast meeting with the CEO), and then ride
home.
Ways to avoid driving include working from
home, working within walking (or biking) distance of where you live, living
near public transportation, and / or carpooling to and from your job with a neighbor or coworker.
Look for
homes in well kept neighborhoods, close to
public transportation,
near shopping and amenities and in school districts with good reputations.
In Chicago and its suburbs, first - time buyers are looking for
homes that are located
near public transportation and are large enough for them to grow into as they expand their families.
«When
homes are located
near public transportation, it is the equivalent of creating housing as desirable as beachfront property,» says APTA President and CEO Michael Melaniphy.
For most considering a downtown Calgary
home or condo, living
near public transportation is usually a top priority, regardless of whether your commute is several blocks from your
home, or several miles.