Everyone keeps talking about the rising price of gas as if it's a bad thing; yet, I see the situation quite differently. What I see is an easy decision made easier.

The May 14 issue of the New York Times states that transit ridership in North America has grown tremendously. The rapid transit system in Minneapolis-St. Paul, for example, has experienced a usage increase of 16 per cent over the past year. This is exciting news! Commuters are saving money, reducing damage to our environment, and they're probably saving precious personal time otherwise wasted as a result of daily traffic jams.

It's very progressive of Minneapolis-St. Paul to have a rapid transit system. When will the city and the province realize that Winnipeg needs a rapid transit system of its own? Winnipeg commuters deserve a better alternative to the rising price of gas.