I heard the speech last night on public radio and I am impressed with vision. I too am a parent. And I too have the kid shuttle almost everyday. Transit will not work for the kind of trips you describe. But what about all those people driving alone that could take transit, or walk, or bike if they had a realistic option? Even if for only 10 percent of there trips. It would reduce the congestion you and I face trying to get our kids to the places they need to go. And someday when my kids grow up, I want them to be safe on PDX's streets.