Tuesday, April 15, 2008

fieldwork assignment blog

Like many of the people I find it necessary to conduct business and pleasure all over this sprawling city.  This requires efficient modes of transportation that can cover long distances sometime more than 20 miles and be able to do it for a reasonable cost.  One of the journeys that I make on a regular basis is the approximate 10 mile trip to rehearsals for a music performance group that I am a member of.  These activities provide a host logistics confrontations as well as issues of coordination between members of the group which usually totals over 7 individuals.  Underpinning possible solutions to transport all of us must also account for an impressive amount of equipment that accompanies each member.  I usually drive alone in a van that I purchased just for the job.  After recently attempting to catch a ride, I realized the complexity of the task.  I also realized that it would be impossible to get to my rehearsals via public transportation not only because of the equipment issue but also because the route is too complex and far off any main roads.  The lesson that was most effective was how acts of transport affect my bottom line—especially with current gas prices!

-Christopher Murray 

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