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Determining next city to move to? (self.Blind)
submitted by coffee4jesus16
I will graduate with my masters in May. I will likely like to move upon graduation and am beginning researching cities that fit my desires, career, etc. I’m not really sure how to go about doing this.
I know I want a city with really good public transit. I want reasonable cost of living. I want low to average crime rate. I’m not even sure if that combo exists, haha.
I’ve emailed a city I have in mind’s Bureau of Blind Service office to see if they’ll give me the scoop on their local public transit.
Are there any specific things you do when considering relocating? My current city has terrible public transit and pedestrian infrastructure and I feel so trapped all the time because I don’t want to pay for Ubers for everything. It also doesn’t have quite as many medical resources I would like.
I don’t have immediate family anymore and my extended family lives in rural communities that just aren’t feasible as a non-driver or they live in expensive places so I don’t have any pull in that regard.
Any thoughts?
I know I want a city with really good public transit. I want reasonable cost of living. I want low to average crime rate. I’m not even sure if that combo exists, haha.
I’ve emailed a city I have in mind’s Bureau of Blind Service office to see if they’ll give me the scoop on their local public transit.
Are there any specific things you do when considering relocating? My current city has terrible public transit and pedestrian infrastructure and I feel so trapped all the time because I don’t want to pay for Ubers for everything. It also doesn’t have quite as many medical resources I would like.
I don’t have immediate family anymore and my extended family lives in rural communities that just aren’t feasible as a non-driver or they live in expensive places so I don’t have any pull in that regard.
Any thoughts?
the1ukiss 5 points 1y ago
Stay the f away from texas, garbage ass texas
coffee4jesus16 [OP] 3 points 1y ago
Lol I have some family in Texas. A few visits are enough to tell me nope. Everything is sprawling! I don’t know how anyone gets anywhere in Dallas or Houston in a reasonable amount of time driving. How the heck do you do it with public transit. I have more family in a smaller city but there’s almost no public transit there. Plus who wants to wait for the bus in the Texas summer heat?
SoapyRiley 3 points 1y ago
Cross Charlotte, NC off your list until about 2040 unless you’re going to be making enough money for the high priced rent near center city.
niamhweking 3 points 1y ago
From memory Boston is good for public transport, especially on the T (train sysytem) not too big or busy, perkins school for the blind isn't too far away either so resources could be good
buckeyes4me 3 points 1y ago
Check out Columbus Ohio. There are parts that are very pedestrian friendly. The public transportation is OK within the city but not great in the suburbs. We have the Ohio State School for the Blind here and an active blind sports group (soccer, goalball, beepball). Relatively low cost of living considering the size of the city. Lots to do here!
coffee4jesus16 [OP] 3 points 1y ago
Oh that’s good to hear. I’ve been keeping an eye on Columbus. I went got a conference a few years back and really liked it but was only in a very small part of town.
505Griffon 3 points 1y ago
Check out Raleigh, NC. I've heard their public transit system id good. They make audio announcements at every stop.
Try goggling best cities for public transportation. I suspect all the big cities listed will also have high crime rates. Look for the mid sized ones and then check out what services they offer.
Best of luck on your new adventure.
Try goggling best cities for public transportation. I suspect all the big cities listed will also have high crime rates. Look for the mid sized ones and then check out what services they offer.
Best of luck on your new adventure.
Criptedinyourcloset 1 points 1y ago
OK. You’ve probably already moved by now I’ve probably already found a city but for anybody else who looks at this post there’s actually a list of the most blind accessible cities in the US.
Seattle
Louisville
Washington DC
And Chapel Hill.
I’ve also seen Berkeley on another list but I’m pretty sure that cities like mega expensive.
Seattle
Louisville
Washington DC
And Chapel Hill.
I’ve also seen Berkeley on another list but I’m pretty sure that cities like mega expensive.
yoyo2718 1 points 1y ago
DC metro area is good for public transit, though cost of living is high. Ditto NYC. Minneapolis/St Paul can be ok depending on where you are, and cost of living isn’t bad. They have light rail and decent busses in the area of the university at least, though I can’t speak to other areas. Light rail doesn’t go everywhere, so you’d want to live near it. I lived there pre-vision issues, so not sure what services are available but for what it’s worth, I noticed a fair number of blind/vip people around town. Some areas are more walkable than others.
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