So what’s the best apps for traffic *#$%-ups and alternatives? I use the traffic layer on Google maps and it’s so-so. It’s a general indicator of problems but seems to get the exact locations wrong or maybe it’s delayed feedback. Or do I just need to go out and buy one of the those granny GPS devices that sits on the dash and talks to you. My parents seem to love theirs.

The 4:15- number 36 female bus driver- I understand waiting on the frail and elderly to sit before moving, but the hordes of kids that are horse-playing before boarding the bus? Give me a break. There are tons of them, she sits through sometimes LITERALLY 2 or 3 lights because none of them seem to understand that everyday, just like the day before, they need to put money in the machine to ride the bus, and wait until they get up on the bus to begin looking through their bags for money, keeping the bus full of people waiting. One day for fun a couple of weeks ago, I got off at Clifton and did a brisk jog to Clairmont, and got there before the bus picking up all the high schoolers.

But this will all be another memory once the pollen count hits low again, and I can ride my bike to Midtown in 40 minutes. Faster than both the bus and train. Can’t wait!