Bus Ride Journal

First Ride

10/18/06 - $2.09 gallon
We only have one car this week due to some body work. So, I have been relying on the bus to get around. Well at least to and from work. I am doing the 100% routine. No park and ride - just my feet and the bus. I have a one mile walk to the closest pick-up (156E) so that's not bad. It's real nice right now with the weather, stars, and smells of the Arizona morning.

Picked up the 56N @ 6:28 AM and started my real ride in. Rider-ship is not down. It's changed a bit now school is back in session but, it's still pretty good.

I helped a woman today that was on her first ride. She was trying to figure everything out. I think she did alright. It reminded me of one of my first rides where I couldn't figure out the side door 'open' button. I had never had to open the door on my own so I just stood there. An awkward moment later...another rider helped me push the button.

posted by Coach Dave @ 7:40 PM 0 comments

Gas Prices Lowest yet!

10/17/06 - $2.09 gallon
Gas keeps coming down and the DOW keeps going up. This has to have something to do with upcoming elections. We'll see. It is nice to have options on your transport mode. I can keep both cars gassed up and still take the bus. The ride in was pretty full - there's no way to tell that gas prices are down.

Ride home was interesting. I had a late meeting so I had to start home around 5 PM. There's a whole different set of characters. I noticed more business and less mall travelers. That makes sense.

posted by Coach Dave @ 7:38 PM 0 comments