I ride the bus to work in North Scottsdale from my home in central Mesa. I also ride the lightrail to my job at the airport. I allow myself plenty of time in the morning. (yes, this means I have to wake up at 5 to catch the bus to be in north Scottsdale by 8.) I don't really mind getting up early. I'm a bit of a morning person anyway. I like that I can just sit back and listen to my music and let someone else do the driving. I've got the bus stop times memorized so I know I'll never be waiting long (unless they are REALLY late). The light rail is nice and clean and quiet and soon will be expanding into downtown Mesa (hopefully will breathe new life into Mesa). I like the new system of NextRide. I can text as I'm walking to the bus stop to see if I have enough time to run into a gas station and grab a Monster and chug it before I get on the bus. Bravo, Valley Metro. I've seen a significant decrease in my gas bill and I try to take the bus/rail whenever I can. I just wish either of my jobs would give me a platinum pass!!!! I will probably ride the bus as much as I can. Except at night. I've only done it once and I did it alone. I won't be doing that again, just scary. Just pack some pepper spray or stun gun! My daughter rode the bus with me once and she had fun. I'm not above public transportation. Saving the earth one bus/rail trip at a time!