People here move through the city in so many ways. The metro seems to be the main artery of daily life—fast, constant and always full. Most people pair it with walking, going easily from estaciones (train stations) onto lively streets filled with food stalls, small shops and the sound of conversation. Buses go through the city too, though they feel a bit slower and more unpredictable. One time, I got tired of waiting for a late autobús (bus), so I started walking away. As I was on my way to the metro, the bus pulled up to the station, and I ended up speedwalking back to meet the bus. Where I wanted to go ended up being closed due to the festivities happening on that street, anyway. There are also suburban trains that stretch toward the outer areas, but I rarely need them since most of my time is spent in the city center.
People here get around in different ways. The metro is the most common—fast, reliable and always full of people heading somewhere. Walking is just as important. It connects the metro stations, neighborhoods and daily routines. Buses offer another layer of travel, especially for routes the metro does not cover, though they tend to move more slowly through traffic. There are also some people who have cars, but I have noticed that the majority of people just use public transportation.
