The Binghamton Commute Guide: Bridges, tunnels and patience
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: what getting around Binghamton really takes.
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How Do You Get Around Binghamton?
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: the daily logistics nobody puts on the listing.
The time I spend getting to/from work every day is
15 minutes, tops, unless Vestal Parkway says otherwise
Traffic congestion areas to avoid
Vestal Parkway by BU at 5 pm or on gameday, plus Prospect Mountain tangle
Ability to get around without a car
Downtown and campus, yes, elsewhere you schedule life by BC Transit. Cars are strongly recommended
Locals dream of driving around in a
A lifted Subaru Outback with a spiedie skewer air freshener
The reality is that most locals drive
Salt-dusted Corolla with three BU stickers and heroic snow tires
Quirky local driving habit
Braking for carousels and groundhogs without apology
The likelihood of finding parking
Pretty good, except First Friday or hockey at the Arena
#1 driving tip
Respect the Brandywine merges and watch for surprise potholes in the Spring
Where I Go for a Quiet Escape
Riot Act books is a great place to tune out the noise of your day, beef up your library shelf, and read a few back covers to discover your next literary adventure.
— Alexa Matthews
New York Local Expert
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