Green and Black's

Life's Scenic Route

Jennifer  R, OH

My secret respite from the fast pace of everyday life is my city’s public transportation system. We all hear about carpooling and taking public transportation in order to reduce our consumption of gasoline – but I get much more than a good feeling from saving energy. I actually save time on my work commute and let someone else take the responsibility and frustration of driving while I relax, reading or writing for my own pleasure. Sometimes I chat with the friends I have met and maintained through riding public transportation. Other times I get a good look at the city as we go through it, and discover local food shops and boutiques that I never would have noticed if I’d been paying attention to traffic while driving. I even found my favorite (local) food market this way. My hope for the future is that our government will pander to my desires and approve a national high-speed rail system so that I can visit old friends in neighboring states with the same ease and personal enjoyment.