One thing I miss about Boston is public transportation. Sure, there were plenty of times that I would gripe about the T (the transit system in Boston for those who aren't familiar), particularly if I was on the very fickle and antiquated Green Line. However, the price was right - $59 a month for unlimited use on the subway and buses. I didn't have a car for the last two years in Boston so the savings on transportation were great.
Another plus was Amtrak. I could easily jump on a train from South Station (right across from my office) and head down to Connecticut for a long weekend. I always like to say that train travel is very civilized. And it is! You can take a nap, have a cocktail, read a book, work on your laptop and more...all without having to deal with the annoyances of air travel like security screening, checked bags, getting to the airport at least an hour in advance, etc. Also, the ride along the scenic Connecticut coast was always a treat.
I bring this up to share some of the exciting initiatives in Ohio train travel, which has been virtually nonexistent for years. Of particular note is Ohio’s 3C “Quick Start” Passenger Rail Plan. Here's the gist: trains from Cincinnati to Columbus to Cleveland with some stops along the way. Apparently it will be the first time in about 40 years that these cities will be connected with a passenger train system! Given that 6 million Ohio residents live within 15 miles of these stations, it's about time that there was a way to connect them with regular and reliable train service. The exciting news is that the state just received $400M in federal funding so we are well on our way. All aboard in 2012!
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