Crossposted from Metro Matters

Traffic is tough, gas is expensive, and parking is difficult. And for many living with disabilities or reduced incomes, owning a car is simply off the table.

Week Without Driving, Oct. 1-8, has begun, and it’s a great way to sample how transit can simplify your life and learn more about how essential it is to our community. Whether you’re heading home from work, returning from a concert, or connecting to another type of travel, transit is a great way to get around.

At Metro, we’re here for you around the clock, making this week the perfect moment to give transit a try, says Metro General Manager Michelle Allison. Metro’s latest service change in August increased evening and overnight bus service to keep our riders moving. Read more.