Here Boston, Take My Money
Posted on December 01, 2008 by Him and tagged travel
After we visited some family this past holiday weekend, we went to Boston for a few days to visit some friends and do some sightseeing. We just purchased a new GPS prior to the trip and scored a great deal on a rental car.
Just like in any other city, the GPS didn't work so well under the canopy of skyscrapers. On three different occasions, we found ourselves on the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90W) because we took the wrong ramp (stupid Boston streets). In order to get back to downtown Boston, we had to drive about 3 miles to the first exit.
Did I mention that the Massachusetts Turnpike is a toll road? Each time we exited to our turnaround point we had to pay a toll of $1.25.
Here's $3.75, Boston, to pay for our idiot tax.
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eden | Dec 3, 2008
Why were you driving in Boston anyway? I hope it was just to get in, and not around.
Sorry. Yeah I found that GPS devices are not really functional in Cities, becasue there is not direct line of sight.
Driving around Boston is notoriously stressful! And they've certainly had other major traffic hiccups over the last few years -- the Big Dig was a disaster.
As far as tolls go, it might be worthwhile to get an EZ Pass -- save you the hassle of having to rummage for change, at least.
generation millionaire | Dec 6, 2008
I went to Rockport Mass in October. I noticed a charge from the car company on my Dec statement for $65. They said it was for a parking ticket - however, it was for the evening of the day I left Boston. They pulled my records and realized they charged the wrong person -- keep on top of your charges!
I haven't tried my GPS in a truly urban setting. I have however got stuck on a toll road without cash. I couldn't back out to get cash and they charged me 20 bucks. Urrrrrgh.
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lucy | Dec 2, 2008
yeup! we were under the same impression when we got our GPS. We made a visit to Boston and thought GREAT! We won't be terribly lost..because Boston is NOTORIOUS for being SO confusing. We would miss our turn..it would take a while for the GPS to register and try to re-route. argh. DARN BOSTON!!! and parking is a b*tch.
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