The truth about rapid transit from a columnist who chose to experience it:
I went to work each day on the bus. If I needed groceries, I’d take the bus or harass a friend for a ride. When my sister came to town, I made her ride the subway to Hollywood, rather than shuttling her around sightseeing. When I had to go downtown for a fancy press awards dinner, I rode the bus in a spaghetti-strap dress.
For the month of June, I experienced life in Los Angeles as many other people do without a car and hating it. (Emphasis mine, dn)
Quite revealing, isn’t it? Then there is this gem:
For instance, I learned the only white-collar workers who take the bus are people who have recent DUI convictions, people with medical conditions, such as grand mal seizures, or people who are crazy. I often caught people looking at me as if they were wondering which I one I was.
This is an interesting article for those who want to learn the truth about public transit. Someone needs to do the same thing for rail transit. I’m sure there is a comparable experience to be had.
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Hat Tip: From the Heartland