NYC: Best Place for $100? Maybe….

Last week, Sustainlane ranked NYC the #1 place to live in an Oil Crisis:

New York City is the city most prepared to cope with a $100+ tank of gas. With its strong city and regional public transportation system, New York stands out above the rest. From New York City’s subways to the Tri State area’s suburban train lines, New York is truly the only American city where people are committed to riding over driving.

“As the largest city in the country and the business capital of the world New York City must be prepared for what comes our way, and we are,” said Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. “That New York City has been recognized by SustainLane as the best prepared city to face a nation-wide oil crisis is testament to the resiliency and strength of our infrastructure.”

It goes on to highlights many of the ways that cities can be redesigned to be less dependent on automobiles for everyday transportation needs. But I have to point out a few issues not included in their analysis.

http://nyc.theoildrum.com/story/2006/4/3/11302/75897