Reno Transportation

In my neighborhood, I have to travel on foot, although I do have a car. I enjoy this, because I like getting the consistent exercise, even if it is mild. I choose to walk rather than bike or skateboard, partly because I don’t trust myself with all those people around during the day, and partly because I’d rather use my own two feet than any sort of mechanism when I can. And bike racks? No thank you. In terms of obstacles, I don’t have many major hindrances—I suppose I could complain about an occasionally heavy backpack or a hill or two, but overall, I don’t really mind. Except on the Thursdays, when I have to wear pants to lab in ninety degree weather. I do mind that. Is it Fall yet?

                Anyway, other forms of transportation that are available include biking and skateboarding (we’ve been over that one), the University shuttle, the Free Spirit bus, and the regular bus system. Like I said, I also have a car (which has made me curiously popular when my vehicle-less friends are in need…), and of course, transportation via the air is always available if I ever needed a means of long distance travel. I hardly ever use public transportation; I have never ridden a bus in Reno and I’ve lived here for 12 years. However, I think it is a great alternative to driving singularly, especially if the desired location is in close proximity. I’m not exactly aware of the quality of the public transportation system in Reno; I believe it is fairly good, however. The Free Spirit bus is appealing, but obviously that’s because it’s free. Perhaps if the transportation system was cleaner and less—well, public—it would be more appealing to a larger group of people, but obviously that is somewhat unrealistic.

                For now, I think I’ll stick with walking. J