In the aftermath of a horrific week of air quality, residents of Salt Lake City are devoting the day to taking public transit, biking, or walking instead of driving their cars. The goal is to decrease harmful air particles, making our air cleaner and our lungs healthier.
Upon planning my bus routes to and from school today however, I found that I am actually unable to participate. Getting a bus to and from the Avenues during the day is hard enough, but apparently after 7:40pm it is literally impossible. Since I don't get out of class until 7:30 tonight, I opted for driving instead of being stranded. And since I got here at 9:00 this morning, my sacrifice is that I won't drive home until after that evening class.
UTA seriously needs to step up their game and make getting around Salt Lake easier at all times of the day. If they get enough ridership today, maybe that will influence them to make better and more comprehensive routes. So, all you carbon-emitters out there, take a break from your car today and take the nearest bus or Trax route. You'll breathe easier - from cleaner air and a break from the stress of driving! As for me, I will see you on the bus tomorrow.
Contributed by Kelsie D.
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