public transit

My hairdresser works in the Outer Richmond district. There is usually no easy way to get to him via public transportation, so I usually drive to his salon on Saturdays.

The problem is that he is so busy on Saturdays that the appointment is often rushed. It's also difficult to find parking near the busy shopping district.

This month, I found an express bus by my work that leaves from downtown directly to Outer Richmond. The first stop is only two blocks from the salon! I was so early due to the express bus that I had time to have a snack and to read several articles in a magazine.

On the way home, there wasn't any express bus. Still, I used my Blackberry to time the transfer and was able to get door-to-door just 15 more minutes than driving! It was nice to catch up on emails on the bus.

Now there is one more errand that I don't have to do on the weekends!

I can't imagine not living in a city because I love the concept of public transit.