A few notes on surface transportation in Milan
1) Milan was not designed for getting around without a car.
2) Milan was not designed for getting around with a car.
3) Footpath (sidewalk for Americans) is a funny word that more properly means 'Parking Lot'
4) Footpath (sidewalk) is a funny word with many meanings, as it can also substitute for 'dog poo collection zone'.
5) You will notice many lines drawn on the road, often extending from, sometimes perpendicular to, the curb. In some strange places these are marking where you can park your car. Rest assured, there is nothing of that level of complexity here, and those lines are strictly decorative.
6) Any space that cars are not actively driving through is suitable for parking. If you are unsure, turn on your hazard lights, and all will be well. If you park so close to another car that they can't open their door, they can always climb out the boot (trunk for Americans).
7) Never ever get caught getting into or out of your car through the boot, it is undignified, unfashionable, and not stylish.
8) If you are driving and see someone standing at a pedestrian crossing, rest assured that they are happy where they are, and there is no need for you to slow down or stop.
7) If you see a pedestrian walking across the road, you should probably avoid them. If you are feeling nice.
8) If you need to catch the bus, be advised that there exist a couple of strange people known as 'ticket collectors'. While there are not many of this strange species, if they find you on a bus they may issue you a fine, or, even worse, embarrass you in public.
9) Your horn is there to be used, especially in situations such as someone performing a dangerous action, or causing you to be delayed by an unreasonable amount of time (2 seconds, perhaps).
10) If you are riding a motorbike/motorscooter, it is your solemn duty to be as loud as possible. This also serves to alert other motorists of your presence, and is thus a safety feature.
11) Use the metro.
2) Milan was not designed for getting around with a car.
3) Footpath (sidewalk for Americans) is a funny word that more properly means 'Parking Lot'
4) Footpath (sidewalk) is a funny word with many meanings, as it can also substitute for 'dog poo collection zone'.
5) You will notice many lines drawn on the road, often extending from, sometimes perpendicular to, the curb. In some strange places these are marking where you can park your car. Rest assured, there is nothing of that level of complexity here, and those lines are strictly decorative.
6) Any space that cars are not actively driving through is suitable for parking. If you are unsure, turn on your hazard lights, and all will be well. If you park so close to another car that they can't open their door, they can always climb out the boot (trunk for Americans).
7) Never ever get caught getting into or out of your car through the boot, it is undignified, unfashionable, and not stylish.
8) If you are driving and see someone standing at a pedestrian crossing, rest assured that they are happy where they are, and there is no need for you to slow down or stop.
7) If you see a pedestrian walking across the road, you should probably avoid them. If you are feeling nice.
8) If you need to catch the bus, be advised that there exist a couple of strange people known as 'ticket collectors'. While there are not many of this strange species, if they find you on a bus they may issue you a fine, or, even worse, embarrass you in public.
9) Your horn is there to be used, especially in situations such as someone performing a dangerous action, or causing you to be delayed by an unreasonable amount of time (2 seconds, perhaps).
10) If you are riding a motorbike/motorscooter, it is your solemn duty to be as loud as possible. This also serves to alert other motorists of your presence, and is thus a safety feature.
11) Use the metro.