wwcitizen | Options are nice... (Reply)

Options are nice... MULTIPLE options are EVEN better. I have essentially 5 ways to get into Manhattan and 6 different modes of transportation or connections along the way to get to work. Used to be, I had one mode of transport: my beautiful Samoa Red 4-door VW Passat with GSP, remote starter, awesome sound system (nothing really spectacular, but I like it), and two types of transmission (can't remember the name of the second one on the side - Audis and VWs have it...).

I don't miss the 100+ mile-a-day drive at all after 6 months. I miss driving my car, but I drive it - at least try to - once or twice every week. Lately, we've had to jump my car from time to time and I've been researching the best option for a solar car charger, which pumps a little energy into my battery throughout the day so that the battery doesn't die.

My new options to work and into Manhattan are:
1) Bus to Port Authority on 8th Ave. and subway to downtown (3 different lines available)
2) Bus to Port Imperial and ferry to midtown - free ferry bus downtown, or if I make it in time, the downtown ferry
3) Bus or jitney to the Light Rail down to Jersey City and the PATH to downtown.

I love having multiple options. And the best part? I'm no longer the one fighting the traffic!!