Post was last updated on 10/30/2023. Today’s post will go over some basic rules of the road/rail as more people begin to return to some degree of normalcy. This may include using public transit to get to where you need to go for the first time in a long while. I can definitely say thatContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Special Episode – Safe Post-Covid Travel”
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Transit 101 – Episode 9 – Lost & Found
Post was last updated on 12/18/2025. In my final installment of Transit 101, I will discuss what to do if you happen to leave an item on board a bus or train. I personally know how frustrating it is to realize that you’ve left something on board the bus or train during your journey -ContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 9 – Lost & Found”
Transit 101 – Episode 8 – Still Need Assistance?
Post was last updated on 10/30/2023. I hope you’ve enjoyed my Transit 101 series & have been able to get some helpful tips out of it. For those of you who may still be intimidated about riding public transit, some transit agencies offer complementary travel training programs to help assist first time transit riders.Such programsContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 8 – Still Need Assistance?”
Transit 101 – Episode 7 – Making Transfers
Post was last updated on 10/29/2023. In this episode of Transit 101, I will be briefly discussing how to make transfers. Making transfers from one bus or rail route to another can sometimes be intimidating. However, it’s very important that you know what to do in order to make vital connections possible. Parallel Transfers OneContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 7 – Making Transfers”
Transit 101 – Episode 6 – Riding the train
Post was last updated on 12/17/2025. In this episode of Transit 101, I will explain how to get from A to B via rail. If you’re riding a passenger rail system for the first time, you may be intimidated. Don’t worry though, it’s not as hard as you may think. However, there’s a few keyContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 6 – Riding the train”
Transit 101 – Episode 5 – Riding the bus
Post was updated on 12/17/2025. In this episode of Transit 101, I will explain how to get from A to B via bus. If you’re riding a public bus system for the first time, you may be intimidated. Don’t worry though, it’s not as hard as you may think. However, there’s a few key thingsContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 5 – Riding the bus”
Transit 101 – Episode 4 – Bikes on transit
Post was last updated on 12/17/2025. Ever wanted to take your bike with you when you embark on your transit commute? Well in many cases, you can! Many transit agencies have equipped their buses with bike racks, which allow for easy transport of your bike when going from A to B. Additionally, many transit agenciesContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 4 – Bikes on transit”
Transit 101 – Episode 3 – Transit Fares
Post was last updated on 12/17/2025. Welcome back to Transit 101, where I talk about everything that you need to know about using public transit. In this episode, I’m going to talk about all things transit fares! Topics will include the following: Ways to payOrdering transit fare media onlineCustomer Service Centers and Third Party VendorsDisclaimerConnectContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 3 – Transit Fares”
Transit 101 – Episode 2 – Understanding a transit schedule
Post was last updated on 10/27/2023. In my second episode of Transit 101, I’ll go over how to understand bus and train schedules. This is key to planning out your transit trip efficiently, especially if you’re making connections to other transit lines during your trip. Despite the technological advances that have made transit usage muchContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 2 – Understanding a transit schedule”
Transit 101 – Episode 1 – Planning your transit trip
This post was originally published on 02/10/2014, with revisions taking place since then. The last revision was made on 12/16/2025. Welcome to Transit 101! If you haven’t had a chance to read through my introductory post, please take a few moments to do so, thank you!In this first episode, I will discuss the various waysContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 1 – Planning your transit trip”
The Global Transit Guidebook 