A reporter asked U-High students questions about transportation. Do you take public transportation? If yes, why do/don’t you? If no, what would make you?
“I’ll use public transportation from time to time if my parents are super busy. I like using it because I feel like I get to see the world, and I just really like going on the train, but it can be really dirty sometimes.”
— Colin Williams, ninth grade
“I use public transportation because it makes it really easy to get around the city. It’s also really fun to use with friends. Sometimes it can smell bad and there can be weird people, but other than that it’s all right.”
— Atticus Richard, sophomore
“During the winter, I use the 172 bus in Hyde Park a lot. I like how convenient it is, and it makes me feel better about myself not using as much gasoline just for myself. The main downside is how inconsistent the times are.”
— Zoe Cobb, sophomore
“I use public transportation over the summer usually. I think it’s pretty efficient compared to just nagging my parents all the time. I don’t really like having to plan a certain time to leave, but overall it’s pretty good.”
— Hailey Purcell, sophomore
“I take the Metra every day from school and back. I think the Metra is a lot easier just because there’s no traffic. Also, the trains come frequently, so if you miss it you can still get to school on time.”
— Mo Lyi-Ojo, junior
“I take the train every morning, and I like it because I don’t have to worry about traffic. The timing is really consistent, so I don’t have to worry about being late to my classes, and I get to sleep in because the station is close to my house. The only downside is that I find it really hard to do work on the train.”
— Ben Troutman, senior
“I take public transportation because I don’t have my license, and it’s hard for my parents to drive me around everywhere. There’s always interesting people to see, and I really like the independence of taking public transportation. It’s also really convenient because it’s cheaper than Ubering, and I feel like I see a lot more. ”
— Orly Eggner, senior
