My lifeline for going to McMaster

When I went to McMaster University, I simply could not afford the price of a parking pass, even the student lot on the other side of Cootes Drive. So I purchased a semester pass and took the bus every weekday (Parkdale and B-Line). The buses may have been packed, but I knew I was in the safe hands of a competent driver and I would get to school and my classes on time. The wait times for the buses, and the transfers, was well within reason and I got there and back in one piece. Riding the HSR gave me peace of mind. It's why I continue to use it, albeit infrequently.