> a major North American city that is known for having good public transit Compared to most large East and Southeast Asian cities (Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong

> a major North American city that is known for having good public transit Compared to most large East and Southeast Asian cities (Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore), public transport in American cities is generally lousy, especially if a 15-minute drive (that's about 10 – 15km, maybe) turns into a multiple-hour affair. At that rate, one might as well walk.