[PhoenixAzul]

In Columbus, public transport is pretty useless unless you live directly in town or on campus. Living out in the 'burbs sucks for public transport. The buses run at horrible times.

In Pittsburgh, public transport used to be *great*. When I was in high school and had to take Port Authority to get to school, it was pretty good. But then they raised prices and cut services. And then they did it again. And then they did it again. Now it is just so inconvenient, unpleasant and expensive that people don't want to take it, they'd rather drive.

In the UK, public transport is a way of life, and people get CRANKY if things don't work right with it. Gas and cars carry heavy taxes as well, and most employers subsidize/assist with bus passes, so most people do that. I'm really excited to be moving to a town with a pretty great bus system and an underground, and trains, and travel buses (Glasgow to Edinburgh and back for 5 pound!).

I, however, prefer to bike commute. I've been fortunate to have employers that have showers/lockers and are willing to let me do that. Exercise, commute, and save some $$. I just wish people respected the bike more.