See Ya Next Time!

I have been riding public transportation as long as I can remember, so when I was looking at universities, I didn't even think to look into the public transportation system.  I have always just assumed that everywhere was like Portland.  But this is not the case!  However, the south sound most definitely has a good and developing transit system.  Perhaps the most fun is getting to know the drivers on the route that you take frequently.  As much is possible on the short ride from school to downtown, I appreciate the driver's sense of humor as he tells stories to whomever will lend an ear, whether he is talking about traffic developments, construction detours, or the fact that he's glad to be driving a bus rather than a horse-drawn buggy, it always makes for a good chuckle on my way downtown.  And you know that they take note when you hop off the bus at your stop and as you say "thanks" the driver says to you, "We'll see ya next time!"  So thumbs up to riding the bus and getting to know people!

Jon, Student