I was in sunny Utah, and had a chance to explore two transit systems. The first one was in Logan. I was attending a conference at Utah State University, and had a chance to take a ride on their CVTD bus system. It doesn't run late, doesn't run on Sunday, but it is free. For the most part, however, you really do need a car out there. Things are just a little too spread out. You could probably get by with a bicycle if you were in good shape, because you are in the mountains, and the roads have a lot of long hills. More to follow after I get back home...

The other system that I tried out, was the Salt Lake City UTA Rail system. Salt Lake also has a very extensive bus system, but I didn't explore it. The rail system is a very efficient light rail system, that basically goes everywhere.  You can buy single ride fare tickets, round trip tickets or for $6.25 you can purchase an all day pass, that is good on all light rail trains, buses, and street cars. There is also an express train called the FrontRunner, that is available for an extra fee. I found it to be a great way to get around both downtown, and from my motel near the airport. Also, the train goes to the airport, which is something that Maryland should consider down the road. Yes, you can get from Baltimore to BWI Airport, but how about a light rail from Greenbelt to the airport sometime in the future?