My house has almost no access to public transportation. We live amongst a lot of corn fields. My mom once looked at google maps to see how long it would take to get to work on only public transportation, and the answer was 4.5 hours, compared to her 25 min. drive. Fortunately, we could bike to school (for summer practices) but we never had to.
I totally relate to this. My house has public transportation, but it takes so much more time to ride public transportation. I strongly think I would not have had the same access to jobs and schooling if my family did not own a car.
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Nadine
12/8/2014 01:18:45 pm
After living in Los Angeles for the past 2 1/2-3 years, I have learned that public transportation is basically non-existent! Luckily, I have access to a car, but otherwise I would not be able to do the internship I am currently doing, which is providing me with great work experience. Furthermore, the transportation that does exist is just expensive, which makes it frustrating, because although California residents are extremely environmentally-friendly and aware, the LA smog is still such a huge problem.
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Abby Lee
12/8/2014 03:35:04 pm
The cost of getting to my internship on public transit this year has far exceeded the amount I made, and while it has been a beneficial work experience, the commute has been difficult and sometimes makes me resent this fabulous job! If only transportation between Inland Empire towns was more affordable and faster!! Don't even get me started on the cost of metrolink to get to Union Station!!
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Shana
12/8/2014 01:22:32 pm
I also relate to this! I live in a small town and to get into the city it takes me 30 minutes of walking and a 1 hour bus ride when driving usually only takes about 20 minutes. I went to high school in the city and it was a rough commute, but I didn't have a car and this was my only option.
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Rachel
12/8/2014 01:25:54 pm
This is a particular problem faced by residents of Los Angeles. Although public transit is not readily available (and if it is, it takes two or three times as long to get to the intended destination), I always feel guilty for driving places in my vehicles. I know I am enabling global warming, but I feel so helpless. I am envious of people in other metropolitan cities that have the luxury of convenient and accessible public transportation.
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