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Re:How NYC’s subway got wireless in the tunnels by totalZero on Sunday February 18, 2018 @06:42PM (#16409612)
> Americans are bad about being oblivious to the existence of anything outside the US.

That seems like a pretty hefty generalization.

> I am not sure if we even have subways elsewhere (which just may be my own ignorance showing).

Maybe you should visit nearby Boston, DC, or Philadelphia.

Re:How NYC’s subway got wireless in the tunnels by crazygringo on Sunday February 18, 2018 @07:44PM (#16409914)
The NYC subway is seen in TV shows, movies, it's part of the national consciousness.

Have you ever seen a movie or TV show which depicted the Boston, DC or Philly metros?

Most New Yorkers you know will not have cars. Most people you know in Boston, DC or Philly will.

Re:How NYC’s subway got wireless in the tunnels by pmalynin on Sunday February 18, 2018 @08:24PM (#16410099)
Actually yea, I saw a Netflix show that had a scene in the subway in LA. The show was about Hollywood writers or something, can't recall the name.
Re:How NYC’s subway got wireless in the tunnels by derivagral on Sunday February 18, 2018 @10:03PM (#16410468)
The people I know in Boston/Somerville/Cambridge avoid having a car due to how irritating it is. I had one while living in the city (family reasons), but if I had the option I would've happily ditched it.
Re:How NYC’s subway got wireless in the tunnels by chimeracoder on Sunday February 18, 2018 @10:44PM (#16410617)
> The people I know in Boston/Somerville/Cambridge avoid having a car due to how irritating it is.

Anecdotal stories notwithstanding, New York is the only city in the country in which the outright majority of people don't own cars. (D.C. is a very distant second).

Re:How NYC’s subway got wireless in the tunnels by philliphaydon on Sunday February 18, 2018 @08:02PM (#16409998)
When ever I hear about NYC subway i instantly picture the photos on imgur.