My schedule in the recent days has been quite hectic. The trimester is about to end so I’ve been rushing some academic work for De La Salle University, Manila and De La Salle- College of Saint Benilde. Complicating things would be the traffic along the SLEX due to the Skyway extension construction. As in my previous experiences, God has taught me another valuable lesson during my ordeal. This time its the value of commuting.
I have rediscovered that commuting is a much more efficient way of traversing high traffic thoroughfares for the following reasons : 1.) Bus drivers are more familiar with short cuts ; 2.) they take the skyway at minimal cost to the commuter and 3.) you can always get off a bus when you’re in a rush. You also don’t have to worry about parking and gas.
In the light of Climate Change, commuting is a simple but effective way to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A liter of unleaded gas (without bioethanol) would yield about 2.3 kg of CO2 equivalent emissions. By taking a bus you make the existing usage of fuel more efficient in a per capita basis. You also get the chance of putting on your Ugg shoes and do some zero emission mobility (i.e. walking) whenever you can.
Tags: Commute in Metro Manila, PERSONAL
