Walking....Journal.....Number............5 (Legs are Fantastic Transportation Mechanisms)

Transportation in the Reno and University of Nevada area is actually quite unique in comparison to other major metropolitan regions. Many commuters use bikes and other man-powered devices to help conserve on gas emissions and keep the city smog-free. Personally, I use my legs to get around campus and it definitely helps out my cardio. I don't normally have any obstacles when I use this method, other than the occasional spell of laziness and the danger of getting creamed in the crosswalk by a construction truck.

There are many forms of public transportation available to me on campus such as the escort service (not that kind) and the shuttle buses, but in all honesty, I haven't used a damn one of them. It's not that I don't appreciate them, I just enjoy walking and getting the fresh air.

I think that the public transportation system in the major parts of Reno is actually a step above average. There is, for instance, the "Tipsy Tow" for intoxicated individuals during the New Years celebrations and I constantly see different shuttle buses and hear the train going by at numerous times during the day. If there isn't transportation to a certain area, everything is basically within bike-riding or walking distance.



Transportation in the Reno/Sparks region could always use improvement though, and I think that there should be more shuttles going to the ski resorts during the winter time; not only would this make things more convenient for the enthusiasts, but it would attract more vacationers to the area and enhance the social atmosphere.