Bus rides

This morning I hopped on a bus (7:12 am - not too early, not too late!) after having completed a morning jog, which was harder than normal but felt wonderful thanks to the cool air (53 degrees)! This bus is usually not too full - there are normally seats for both Brandon and I on the days we get to ride this bus together (we often go in at different times).

Today, however, when I got on - it was standing room only! I felt badly as more and more people boarded between my stop and the Square - and we all "danced" the shuffle of emptying about half the bus on the east side of the square (a normal dance event, but more challenging today, given the number of people standing!).

I think that the gas prices are going to significantly alter the number of people riding the bus. My friend Jake already says that more and more people ride the bus specified to go to his workplace each day - understandably so. Perhaps this will encourage the Metro Transit System to become more and more improved. What I don't yet understand, though, is how traffic appears to continually get slightly worse while the busses get fuller - a very interesting dichotomy! Either way, I'm very thankful that my bus pass comes paid in full to me. It really is a job perk!

I may have to start biking occasionnally, though - Brandon said he was going to bike today (I assume he did, though he left while I was out running) and it sounded like a refreshing idea...