Friday February 10, 2012 at 11:28AM from Wolfgang G.
Don't use a car, use public transport!,

If you’re tempted to rent a car to get around the city, you may want to reconsider. Notoriously congested traffic, a scarcity of reasonably priced parking spaces and costly fines for violating parking rules make getting around by car a challenge. Easier and more cost-effective options are taxis or the subway — the latter a happy marriage of affordability and convenience.

The subway offers fast and far-reaching services throughout Manhattan and the many boroughs around the city with fares from $2.50 for a single ride. Pick up a Metrocard, which will allow you to pay for multiple trips and transfers on the subway and bus. A subway map is also helpful to navigate though the system and is readily available at stations, information kiosks or online.

For short trips between districts, walking is recommended — not only can it be quicker, but you also can take in some of the city's greatest sights and views along the way.

Tags: metrocard, subway, traffic, new_york, walking, public_transport, taxi