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Nostalgia for the Subway
I grew up taking the subway, and though I griped about it at the time, it was the best way to get around NYC. Now often stuck in slow-moving traffic, I really miss efficient public transportation. Last Friday night, I went to a book reading about a mile and half from home, and decided to walk, rather than fight the weekend gridlock on Sunset Blvd. Is public transportation available where you live and do you use it?
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We have a municipal bus system (too small for a subway system) and a university bus system for getting around campus. I don’t use the municipal one, but I do hop on the university one occasionally (especially during bad weather when roads are icy); I’m only about 1/2 to 3/4 miles from the bus stops. A few of my neighbors–all university types [I live in a bit of a faculty ghetto] use it daily. I wear higher heels than they do, though 😉 When the weather is pleasant and I’m not teaching, I will sometimes walk to campus (for me, about 2.5 miles), but that does mean crossing a very busy road. I do freequently walk to the supermarket (again, weather-dependent, as well as time-dependent, though it’s only a little more than a mile away).
I agree with enjoying the convenience of public transportation, especially subways. And it’s a real lifesaver for those without cars in my area–they take you to the places you need to go and are usually not crowded.
2.5 miles is a healthy-sized jaunt. That’s so good. Petra. I also try to walk as much as I can and I’m grateful to live in a neighborhood with a lot of amenities.