Having lived in the area for 20 years prior to moving West 3 years ago, I
can tell you that a car is a detriment in Philadelphia. In addition to the
buses and trolleys there is a subway and train system that can get you to
within easy walking distance of just about anything you might want to see.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Brandt [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, September 01, 2000 11:18 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] OT: does one need a car in Philly?
>
>
> At 01:38 PM 9/1/2000, Stigers, Greg [And] wrote:
> >do I need a car during the conference?
>
> No.
>
> At other conferences, I have always taken a shuttle or limo
> to/from the
> airport.  While there, I have either walked or used public
> transportation
> to get around.  If I needed a car for out-of-town
> sightseeing, I rented one
> just for the day I needed it.
>
> Tom Brandt
> Northtech Systems, Inc.
> http://www.northtech.com/
>