Want to reduce your car use or get around a big city with your family? Be sure to learn what you need to know to bring kids on public transportation.
The train doors closed right in my five-year-old son’s face. He was on one side; his grandparents were on the other. They were not reopening.
Thankfully, my husband was next to my son on the other side of the doors. They got on the next train and all was well.
While this incident was frustrating, it’s definitely not stopped us from riding transit. We’re a one-car family and driving in the Washington D.C. area is dreadful. Riding the train and bus are second nature to my kids.
In fact, riding transit can be great for families. It’s a good option if you want to cut back on driving in your own area or just try something different. If you’re traveling, it’s the only good option in many cities with heavy traffic like New York City and D.C. Riding public transit can also be an adventure!
To avoid the problems we faced, it’s keep a few things in mind: