Indepth Interview #1

Demographics: 25 year-old male, 3rd year medical student, lives in Washington Square West
Could be considered an "extreme user" because he rarely does anything but walk

Comments regarding reactions to various modes of transportation:

Walking

• cheap, easy, quick if you're going close by
• can continue moving at intersections
• aren't hampered by traffic jams, buses stopping, etc.
• just walk in when you get there
• freedom to go wherever he wants
• beneficial to health
• don't have to worry about parking
• can't go anywhere further than walking distance
• "no one comments on my sweet ride" (jokester)
• can take a long time
• susceptible to the elements
• not as flexible (great deal of planning/expense if going out of the city)

Bike

• get places fast-ish
• expands radius that he can go to
• can get hurt easily - especially on busy city streets
• worry about locking it up and storing at apartment
• maintenance issues (flat tire, etc.)
• really only good for three seasons
• not good when it's raining or snowy
• have to adjust attire

Bus

• can smell
• “rough crowd” at times
• Quicker than walking
• Requires payment
• Have to wait for it
• Time schedule

Subway

• Smells really bad
• Only goes to a set number of places
• May have to wait
• Safety – “take your life in your hands” if taking a certain times of day
• Either have to get tokens or use pass
• Fast and connects main quadrants of city

Cab

• Fast and direct
• Keeps you out of the elements
• Dangerous drivers
• Expensive