Public Transportation Etiquette.

How to prevent a public transportation nightmare.

A few years ago I traveled to Chicago for the first time by myself. Prior to my trip I did some research and found it would be cheaper for me to fly to Chicago and use "the L" (the public train) than to drive and park my car for four days!For my car to sit in the hotel garage and collect dust would have cost me $140, I had other plans for that money. I was a little nervous to navigate "the L" and the city by myself, but also excited. I am happy to report I had a successful trip,with no problems and will only use "the L" or taxi when in Chicago.

When planning a summer vacation in the big city it is important to learn about public transportation system in the city you are visiting. Public transportation is my preferred mode of transportation at home and when I travel because it is so convenient and cost effective. It is very easy to print maps,bus and train schedules and even buy transportation passes prior to your visit.
New York - http://new.mta.info/nyct
San Fransisco -http://www.sfmta.com/
Chicago -http://www.transitchicago.com/
Paris -http://www.parispass.com/how-it-works/paris-visite-pass.html?aid=39&gclid=CJvCut7tgrgCFaU5QgodMWUAOA
London -http://www.londonpass.com/london-transport/index.html?aid=26&gclid=CPj0sp_ugrgCFS9dQgodSEoAFQ#.Uct3Ojvvt14
A few public transportation do's and don'ts will help make your travel a little easier.Not only will public transportation provide a safe, effective mode of transportation for you and yours, but could also create some long lasting memories of the big city.
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