Bob_The_Cat
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There Will be studies later but I for one would not be surprised if NYC is, in fact, more likrly to spread the virus because they are the one big city in this country who relies heavily on mass transit. Compared to LA and Chicago its not close either.
Plus NYC is a dirty city in general. They have no alleyways so all their garbage is basically on the street.
Also, I don't know if you've simply visited Chicago, but if you've lived there for any extended period of time they rely HEAVILY on mass transit. Between the trains, Metra, and the bus system, a large portion of the population relies on public transit.
I lived in Chicago for 6 years and sold my car prior to moving there. Most in my age range (25-40) didn't own cars and even if they did, they still used public transit on a regular basis. I tried to avoid getting on busses downtown because they were always packed, especially in the winter.
People coming from the burbs for work take the Metra or the train. The train runs all over the city and in from Midway and O'Hare.
The number of passengers wouldn't be as high as NYC, primarily due to population difference, but Chicago's mass transit system is essential to the function of the city. Without it traffic would literally be unbearable.