I have ridden the Delmar train at night, and I know what people are talking about in that people tend to ask for change. But they're not pulling out aluminum bats and threatening me for it, so I just politely say, "Sorry, man" and continue on my way. It seems that people who ride public transit expect not to interact with the public...
I love riding on the train. I actually enjoy the atmosphere of people being around me, talking and listening to music or whatever. I can't say I've ever felt "insecure" when on board, or on the platform. I've felt insecure while walking TO or FROM a platform before, but that's when I pull out my cell phone and pepperspray. Any self defense class will teach you the basics of staying safe - in that you should not make yourself an easy target. If you feel especially threatened, stay in a well-lit public area and dial the police. I know it's not a fail safe, but it's better than blindly running around and assuming nothing bad will happen to you.
I also had the opportunity to take a short ride on the huuuge Rapid Transit Buses. It was so cool! It was like riding a mini metrolink, but with more seats per "car" (since it's like two buses linked together.) It still seemed very spacious, even when I imagined it to be full of people.
And I thank you for your support of the ballot. I really do like working where I am, and it's kind of nerve-wracking to know that my future with the company depends on the public mindset. Needless to say, any time the issue comes up around friends, I go on a 10-minute diatribe debunking most of the negative myths and hearsay. Namely, anything that Tom Sullivan and his ill-informed followers would try to get people to believe. +_+
I love riding on the train. I actually enjoy the atmosphere of people being around me, talking and listening to music or whatever. I can't say I've ever felt "insecure" when on board, or on the platform. I've felt insecure while walking TO or FROM a platform before, but that's when I pull out my cell phone and pepperspray. Any self defense class will teach you the basics of staying safe - in that you should not make yourself an easy target. If you feel especially threatened, stay in a well-lit public area and dial the police. I know it's not a fail safe, but it's better than blindly running around and assuming nothing bad will happen to you.
I also had the opportunity to take a short ride on the huuuge Rapid Transit Buses. It was so cool! It was like riding a mini metrolink, but with more seats per "car" (since it's like two buses linked together.) It still seemed very spacious, even when I imagined it to be full of people.
And I thank you for your support of the ballot. I really do like working where I am, and it's kind of nerve-wracking to know that my future with the company depends on the public mindset. Needless to say, any time the issue comes up around friends, I go on a 10-minute diatribe debunking most of the negative myths and hearsay. Namely, anything that Tom Sullivan and his ill-informed followers would try to get people to believe. +_+
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