Talofa lava.  Nimo again.  When people hear the word public transportation, many things come to mind.  The most common thing that comes to mind upon hearing the word public transportation is bus.  I am here to discuss why I like taking public transportation.  When asked what my favorite reasons are for taking public transportation, I'd have to say because it's fun and it's better for the environment.

I asked my fellow co-workers Liz, Alisha, Melissa, Silvia, and Will what their favorite reasons are for taking public transportation.  Both Liz and Will agreed that it was fun.  Will added that, "you can just sit there for free and you notice things that you haven't noticed while driving."  Alisha and Silvia added that it's much cheaper than buying a gallon of gas.  Alisha stated that, "All you have to pay is what? Two dollars for a bus ride and it'll take you everywhere, but if you pay five dollars for a gallon of gas, where's that gonna take you?  Nowhere.  It won't let you do the stuff that you need to do."  Melissa commented that her favorite reason for taking the bus was because, "it presents you with the opportunity of meeting new people and helping the environment."  What about you?  What is your favorite reason for taking public transportation?  I leave you all with one love and happiness.  May God bless you this New Year.

Here are some resources in the county that people can check out in case you want to start taking public transportation:  

• SamTrans website for bus routes around San Mateo County 
• Caltrain 
• Commute.org has shuttles for commuters whose final destination is not near Caltrain or Bart.  It's mainly for people who need to commute to go to work.