My new year’s resolution was to “drive to work less.” Seems pretty simple, especially when I already commute a few days a week on my bike. But when I told Monica this morning that I planned on taking the bus to work this morning she just about talked me out of it. I almost didn’t, but thought about my resolution and took the bus instead.
My first bus ride since working downtown went really well. We live a block from the busway and the EBA runs just about every 10 minutes and is a fast trip to Herron Ave. and Liberty. From there the walk is about 10 minutes. Very fast trip.
I only wish PAT had a pay as you go pass, not one that expired weekly or monthly. Once the weather warms up to above 20 degrees again I hope to be on my bike at least three days a week again, maybe riding the bus the other days.
i just didn’t want you to get frostbite.
Comment by monica — January 16, 2009 @ 8:59 am
get a book of tickets. not any cheaper that cash, but you use em as needed and saves emptying the change jar every morning (or my wifes purse). you can get them at the iggle and get your fuel perks, too.
Comment by dave — January 16, 2009 @ 9:39 am
Just get some electric socks you’ll fine
Comment by Paul — January 16, 2009 @ 9:51 am
Thanks for the tip Dave, will look into it. Better than cash, but easy to loose!
Comment by Ryan — January 16, 2009 @ 12:51 pm
Port Authority is going to be introducing a “smart card” bus pass in a few months. Meanwhile, there’s the annual pass subscription, $825 for 12 months (equiv of 11 months). If you ride 4+ buses a day, it’s definitely a deal. Until then, yeah, your best bet is probably the same-as-cash tickets.
Comment by Stu — July 14, 2009 @ 4:11 pm