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Thirty Minutes

Jeff Johnson wrote 2 weeks ago: If the timing is right there are seats available, but standing isn’t so bad.  It’s thirty minutes of … more →

Tags: See, Chicago, CTA, 147, express bus

Preparing for the California Zephyr1 comment

Jeff Johnson wrote 4 months ago: On Wednesday the 18th I begin a day and a half journey that I’ve been waiting years to experience.  … more →

Tags: experience?, See, I'm Taking the Train, Chicago, Amtrak, Public Transit, california zephyr, Salt Lake City

A Response to the Columbus Dispatch 3 comments

Jeff Johnson wrote 11 months ago: I laughed out loud when I read the Columbus Dispatch editorial stating that COTA buses  are to blame … more →

Tags: Think, See, Columbus, Public Transit, Downtown, Sprawl, Columbus City Council, Mike Coleman, cbus

Get Out of Town - a view from public transit2 comments

Jeff Johnson wrote 1 year ago: Nothing says “Thanks for visiting Columbus” better than Smackies Original Pit BBQ on the corner of B … more →

Tags: visit, STOP!, experience?, Columbus, cota, Port Columbus

I'm Responsible for the Oil Spill3 comments

Jeff Johnson wrote 2 years ago: I’m responsible for the oil leak contaminating the Gulf of Mexico.  I came to this conclusion this w … more →

Tags: Think, I'm Taking the Train, Public Transit, BP, Gulf of Mexico, oil spill, Sprawl, Carpool, passenger rail

Disconnected3 comments

Jeff Johnson wrote 2 years ago: I keep telling myself that it’s temporary housing. It’s not necessarily a bad thing – I am liv … more →

Tags: Columbus, Pedestrian, Sidewalks, City of Columbus

Public Transit Magic

Jeff Johnson wrote 2 years ago: There are times when a little daily distraction becomes comforting.  Delightful in a quiet way.  Sim … more →

Tags: Read, visit, See, I'm Taking the Train

The Unclear Path8 comments

Jeff Johnson wrote 2 years ago: With an arriving winter storm coming on the heels of one just a week ago I’m finding it difficult to … more →

Tags: start, Columbus, Public Transit, snow, winter, Commuting, Pedestrian

COTA Expands Weekend Service

Jeff Johnson wrote 2 years ago: COTA is once again expanding service beginning January 1st 2010.  New service extends weekend hours, … more →

Tags: Columbus, cota, transit, Employement

Taken for a Ride1 comment

Jeff Johnson wrote 2 years ago: If you’re curious as to why you deal with congested roadways every day, watch this video. If you’re … more →

Tags: See, I'm Taking the Train, Chicago, Columbus, General Motors, GM, Public Transit, "Urban Transit"

Retaining Mobility

Jeff Johnson wrote 2 years ago: If you’ve been reading Urban-inFill long enough its evident that I’m in favor of comprehensive publi … more →

Tags: Read, Listen, I'm Taking the Train

Planning for the Unexpected8 comments

Jeff Johnson wrote 2 years ago: You’ve probably noticed that I’ve not been writing as much lately.  While there’s been plenty on my … more →

Tags: I'm Taking the Train, Chicago, Columbus

Columbus Corners - II3 comments

Jeff Johnson wrote 3 years ago: View Larger Map This time I have to include two corners, though both share something in common. As a … more →

Tags: Columbus

A neighbor contemplates her COTA Challenge

Jeff Johnson wrote 3 years ago: Last week I was notified via Twitter that one of my neighbors was considering turning to the use of … more →

COTA Challenge: Q1 2009 Update4 comments

Jeff Johnson wrote 3 years ago: It’s time for a quick COTA Challenge update. Year to date (first quarter, 2009) I have spent $81.25 … more →

Seeing Red9 comments

Jeff Johnson wrote 3 years ago: A lot of my time in Chicago was spent just walking. It’s my favorite way to get the feel of a city a … more →

Tags: I'm Taking the Train

Who Will Sponsor 'Car Free Day Columbus 2009'?1 comment

Jeff Johnson wrote 3 years ago: There’s less than seven months remaining until Car Free Day 2009 which happens world-wide on Septemb … more →

Tags: do

COTA Challenge: 2008 and Beyond6 comments

Jeff Johnson wrote 3 years ago: And now for the number we’ve all been waiting for….$456.73.  That’s the total amount spent on … more →

Celebrating the COTA Challenge 9 comments

Jeff Johnson wrote 3 years ago: The official numbers will be ready shortly after the end of December, but with just four weeks left … more →

Tags: do


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