Afternoon

I was delayed in a meeting at work until after five pm and had to catch the last bus of the day. I hate to try for the last one in the case that all the bike slots are full. I would be forced to take the SLOW trax and stand with my bike in the stairwell area. Yuck! Alas, the bike rack was empty BUT I found no available seats. Another gentleman and myself had to stand, clinging to poles, for a good portion of the ride. Still better than trax!

Many times when I take my bike on the bus the driver will hand me a laminated card (about 4″x11″) to hold for the bus ride. I have never really figured out what this card does. Because it lists lost-and-found information I GUESS it serves the purpose of reminding me to get my bike and accessories when I exit the bus. Today I asked the driver as I exited and she explained to me that when I hand this card to the driver it means “I am going to step in front of the bus” so they are to set the parking brake. Every new rule and law exist for the reason to prevent a previous occurrence of something perceived bad. I have to wonder how many cyclists were run over before the UTA figured out this lifesaver.