I haven't owned a car in 3 years, and I'm feeling particularly smug about it because of exorbitant gas prices. But this smugness is faulty - I'll pay for gas in one way or another through higher food costs, fewer vacations, limited bus routes, and so on.
Nevertheless, I'm thrilled that high fuel costs are encouraging more and more people to hop on the bus or other public transit. According to the American Public Transportation Association, ridership has jumped significantly: "Last year 10.3 billion trips were taken on U.S. public transportation – the highest number of trips taken in fifty years. In the first quarter of 2008, public transportation continued to climb and rose by 3.4 percent." http://www.apta.com/media/releases/080626_applauds.cfm
Yahotin Station
Waiting in Yahotin
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I have an assignment for you. Well, actually, maybe you've already been through this. After all, you did come from the west coast.
Take the 28X home from the airport. Be sure to have heavy luggage and be sure the bus is packed.
Blog about this craptastic experience.
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