A bad commute in NYC can be pretty awful. Recently the first snow storm of the year led to catastrophic delays for NJ residents who had to drive. (I know someone who had to sit in their car for 13 hours for a normally 15 minute drive)
Many people commute by car to a park and ride and then by train and then by subway. Any delay anywhere in the system causes major downstream problems.
> the first snow storm of the year led to catastrophic delays for NJ residents who had to drive
Sorry, I was contrasting non-driving commute outside New York to New York City mass transit commuting. Originally, density--à la NYC--was suggested as a solution. Someone responded by trashing the MTA's history of delays. Hence my comment. Driving in and around New York City is frustrating, unreliable and expensive.
Many people commute by car to a park and ride and then by train and then by subway. Any delay anywhere in the system causes major downstream problems.