Taking Public Transportation - Just try it!
by blogrdocThese are some pics I took on the bus ride to work. I don’t make it every day, but I enjoy it when I can.
Gathering Up the “Courage”
It took me a while to finally try public transportation. I grew up in Texas, so driving everywhere was perfectly normal. I suppose gas prices have had a role in my consideration of taking public transportation, but I can honestly say also that I really hate driving. I used to commute 100mi (round trip) every day for 5 years and I am sick of being behind the wheel. The traffic drives me mad and I can’t stand sitting behind the wheel for 1 -1.5 hours in bumper to bumper traffic.
The Advantages of Taking Public Transportation to Work
Once the weather improves, I’ll start riding my bike more and this should cut down on the number of transfers I have to make. Round trip, the bus/train fare is $3.50. Here’s a list of advantages:
- I’m saving a little money in gas, but more importantly, I’m able to convert all that driving time to resting/relaxing/productive time on the train/bus.
- Taking the bus also forces me to get my stuff done on time at work.
- If I keep it up, I can lower my insurance premiums
- Lastly - it’s a very sensible way to travel and it’s good for the environment!
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2 Responses to “Taking Public Transportation - Just try it!”
By Sam Crockett on Mar 25, 2008 | Reply
That’s quite a daily commute. I probably have it a little easier as most places that I regularly go to, like the grocery store, are within walking distance (a few miles) of my university’s campus. And with gas prices always rising I usually only drive the car when heading home every few weeks.
By blogrdoc on Mar 25, 2008 | Reply
3 mi to the grocery store… I’d try to bike that if I were you. I justify my long bus/train ride to work b/c I can just sit and utilize that time. I’m going to start listening to chinesepod on the train and review the vocabulary to put me to sleep at night. (microexperiement)