Post by Adron Hall

Got on the Link to cross the lake today and a few things came up that just reminded me why I love two things: 1. Pairing transit with bikes. 2. Transit. When you pair your bike, i.e. bring it along with you, it dramatically increases the distance transit can take you, because then you're not dependent on Uber or walking or whatever other such nonsense when you arrive somewhere. But starting out it gives you more options too. But then, today there was a third thing that reminded me how useful transit can be. Beyond the obvious trip one takes. I needed to do two things and instead of standing around working on them at home, I rode down to Westlake to get on Link. I boarded and then pulled out two specific wrenches. One for my bike seat height, and one of the clips on my shoes. Both needed adjusted. So I put my bike on the rack once I boarded the 2 line to Redmond and adjusted the seat right there on the rack. Super easy, wasn't in anybody's way, done! Then I sat and adjust my shoe clips with the other wrench: one shoe finished and then the next, done! Two tasks done without twiddling about having it consume other activities, I used trip time instead. Then I needed to do some banking, also something that is relative good to do with a quick tether connection for internet access. Boom, got that done too! All that and I was enjoying the beautiful Lake Washington Bridge crossing al the while. Now I'm delving into some other work and studies, all while taking care of errands via transit - and bike! It's a great pairing, love it! Thx Seattle for being awesome like this!