Sometimes I just miss it, but other times, like yesterday, I look at my watch, think there’s no way I can get there in time, but somehow, with much huffing and puffing, I arrive at the line of people that means the bus hasn’t yet come. Moments later, the ART 43 bus pulls up to the Crystal City stop.

The Arlington bus system is a marvel. It runs on time, is comfortable and pleasant, and the drivers aren’t surly. (I have a low bar for drivers.) Compare this with Metro — dark, crowded, subject to delays for door jamming, arcing, you name it.

The ART 43 runs from Crystal City to Courthouse and back with only one stop in between — Rosslyn. It’s 10 minutes of efficient transportation.  No wonder I’m glad when I catch the 43.