Notes from a Public Transportation newbie of sorts (me) -

[pinto]

Due to medical conditions I've not driven for ~ 6 months. So I'm a public (and foot) transport guy. Living near our downtown, walking has always been a routine for me but for errands/trips beyond the neighborhood I'm now using our local bus system.

Takes a bit of planning, but it's working great.

I've gotten a disabled pass (1/2 price off regular fare, good for a month). Most all of the lines run every 30 minutes and are geared to local "high use" areas (duh). It's set up to serve the city's population centers efficiently. The city's transportation website provides an overall system map, plus individual route info.

For a small, fairly compact city it's an effective alternative to driving. Not sure how it goes in larger cities but this one is a great resource.

(aside) Realize first hand now the importance of funding support for public transportation systems.