I’ve decided that AC Transit transbay buses are the hidden gems of public transportation. BART gets all the credit, with its convenience, its reliability, its ability to avoid traffic. But really, have you ever taken BART into the city during commute hours? I suppose going from one place in the city to another is tolerable. But every time I board in the east bay, it’s like walking into sardine can of a sauna: working professionals packed tightly into train cars with unreliable air circulation. Since I never have a seat and am forced to stand, I have to worry about my handbag (or two)...