You know you are a frequent bus rider (and probably don't own a car) when...

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 1. You know the layout of the city according to what but route travels that street.

2. You get confused when you are riding in a car and don't have to pull a string to make the vehicle stop.

3. You are excited when you get on the bus at the beginning of the route -- more likely to get a seat!

4. You have a favorite row and a favorite side of the bus.

5. You know whether you are early, late or on time according to the familiar or unfamiliar faces that you see on the bus.

6. You know that when a bus approaches your stop and it's not the one you want to catch, you shake your head and the bus knows to continue on.

7. You know that it's not cool to sit on the end seat with an empty window seat beside you when the bus is getting full.

8. You can stand in the aisle of the bus and "surf" without holding onto the posts...until the bus comes to a lurching stop.

9. You know exactly how to layer 3-4 bags under the seat or on your lap when coming home from the grocery store.

10. You are are not afraid to run full speed in a skirt and heels when you see your bus approaching and you need to beat it to the stop.

11. You have some of the inside ads memorized. Even the ones in Spanish.

12. You know that if the electronic number on the front of the bus isn't working there is a taped sheet of paper with the number on the windshield.

13. You know that you will meet some of the most colorful characters on the bus that you will ever meet in your life.

14. You notice little things about your fellow riders, from the book they are reading to the way they smile...and that their simple kindness can really touch you, even briefly.

15. You know that bus "schedules" are merely a suggestion.