Getting around, getting ahead

Writers in Fresno share transportation challenges: getting rides, catching the bus, learning to drive, and how getting around is connected to getting ahead in life. Read the full story."I don’t enjoy riding the bus that much though because there is always some creeper trying to get my number or trying to flirt with me." Gracie, age 17"When I was younger my mom always told me that sometimes crazy people take the city bus. I was scared to take the bus because of what she said, but I haven’t seen anything bad. I’ve just seen a lot of diversity and nice people." Gabby, age 18"Cars are pretty stressful to own and maintain. I would rather wait on owning my own car because I want to know that I can afford it." Arena, age 18"Last month, I rode my bike all the way to Wal-Mart on the other side of town with my brother, which is about five miles away. I was going to ask my uncle to take me, but I didn’t, because I feel bad for asking him too much." Luis, age 18