I think it's lifestyle more than anything else. If you have a simple lifestyle (no family demands) and are able to somewhat plan out your day's activities, you can use the transit system rather than relying on a car. It's lifestyle, where you live and where you want to go; if you're in an urban area and in good health, you can make Sound Transit/Metro "work." It isn't easy. Any trip within a mile-and-a-half to two miles makes walking more efficient than the bus.

I've gone without a car for some time now, relying on transit for work and general travel. It's both saved money and wasted time. What is that worth? I feel Sound Transit/Metro does not qualify as "dependable transportation," particularly in comparison with other transit systems of the world. Why voters support it and don't demand more from it leaves me quite disappointed. $54 Billion later and I'll be dead by the time it's "finished," still waiting for the bus to show.