Every step counts!

I read in an article that ‘commuters often feel they are the victim of congestion when really they are the cause.’ It is this sort of mentality that is holding back many individuals from making more sustainable discussions in their mode of transportation. I find that once you become accustom to the transit system, you are more likely willing to use it. Everyday I take the bus to the SkyTrain and then the get off and walk to the office. I have a car that I could use but the thought of driving everyday through traffic and the stress it would cause me helped me decide against driving to work. It wasn’t necessarily the cost of operating the vehicle that led to this decision. On the SkyTrain, there is this great sense of peace. I don’t have to do anything except listen to music, read or just watch the scenery. The funny thing is, driving would cost me more but also take more time if I were to travel during the same periods. Many of my friends also find it easier to take transit and then meet at a certain location where we can carpool to our destination. Universities are a great place to pick up this transiting habit. Although, we do have it quite lucky in the GVRD with the SkyTrain and UPass for University students. The best thing about taking transit is that I know that I am doing my part... and THAT is comforting!