from New Haven, Connecticut: "From The Valley To New Haven And Back—In 12 Hours," by Jodie Mozdzer Gil

If I aim to use public transportation — and Friday I most certainly did — catching this bus is my one chance to get to work on time to teach journalism at 8 a.m. at Southern Connecticut State University.

So my heart sank and my feet sprang to action when I saw the bus. I was still about a block away from the stop, which is around the corner in front of French Park on Spruce Street. (Read the whole article here.)

from Walnut Grove, Alabama: "A Boy from the Past," by Tom Brandon

He paused to take a look in the mirror before he went to sit down. Pulled out a comb and started working on a style of hair cut I had not seen on a young boy for a long time. (Read more here.)

From Seattle: "Eastbound 3, 4:30 PM (or, Learning to love sardines)," by Carla Saulter (Bus Chick)

As a veteran bus rider, I have had to deal with my share of unpleasant travel experiences. Like most sane people, I dislike bad bus rides. But—and I preface this comment by acknowledging that I have a rather unconventional world view—for me, it is often the “unpleasant” bus experiences that reinforce everything I love about the bus. (Read more here.)

From Chicago: "A bus ride reminded me how great Chicagoans are," by ABmartin

Earlier this week I was on the longest bus commute ever, it seemed, when I was reminded how great this City and its people are. (Read more here.)

Busboy's Annual Pass: Was It Worth It? Spreadsheet for August.

A notable falling off this month compared to the last seven months, but very good considering we were out of town for half the month. See below for the cumulative totals since January 1.

You can find out what this is all about here.