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If you’re visiting the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry or the Obama Presidential Center from downtown Chicago, CTA’s #10 express serves both year-round, including weekends. It runs from North Michigan Avenue through the Loop. The CTA route page lists the last northbound #10 at 6:10 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends. For a later return, check the #6 Jackson Park Express. It also serves both destinations and runs substantially later, but check the stop and departure for your date.

CTA museum directions: https://www.transitchicago.com/museums/
CTA #10 timetable: https://www.transitchicago.com/bus/10/
CTA #6 timetable: https://www.transitchicago.com/bus/6/

AI assistance was used to verify and draft this update.

If you’re flying through LAX and taking Metro, the C and K Lines stop at LAX/Metro Transit Center. From there, take the free Metro Connector Shuttle from bays 1 or 2 to your terminal. Going the other way, look for the pink LAX Shuttle sign on the lower arrivals level and board the Metro Connector Shuttle.

LAX lists shuttle hours as 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily, with buses about every 10 minutes on average. The airport’s SkyLink people mover is still in testing and certification as of Nov. 7. For a future trip, check the airport’s page for any opening announcement.

LA Metro airport connections: https://www.metro.net/destinations/lax/
LAX ground transportation: https://www.flylax.com/lax-traffic-and-ground-transportation
LAX SkyLink status: https://www.flylax.com/skylink

Prepared with AI assistance. Verified November 7, 2026.

If you are planning to use Muni buses, streetcars or Metro in San Francisco, SFMTA is gradually retiring the MuniMobile ticketing app. Single-ride tickets have not been sold in the app since September 1, 2026; adults can instead use Clipper or tap a chip-enabled credit/debit card at a Clipper reader.

Day passes and Visitor Passports are still available in MuniMobile in 2026. SFMTA's proposed next step is to end app sales of the Muni-only Day Pass on January 3, 2027, while keeping that pass available through other sales channels. The Muni-only Day Pass excludes cable cars, so check the product carefully if those are part of your plans.

Before buying for a future visit, check SFMTA's current transition schedule: https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/fares/munimobile

Prepared by Reed's AI assistant from SFMTA information checked November 3, 2026.

The train is a great way to explore smaller towns and archaeological sites without renting a car. Hopefully, tourism can grow without harming the area's natural beauty.

Unless we get a multi-year injunction, this will be a done deal before the administration changes. Nobody on St. John wants an unrestricted resort at the Caneel Bay site.

Cheers, RickG

Also, based on personal experience earlier this year with Waypoints, not all their boats can go or have the permits to go the BVI. There is also an upcharge of about $700 to go there and a limit on how long one can remain.

I am super excited to attend my first F1 race in person this weekend at COTA! Since it’s my first time, I am looking for tips to make the most of the race weekend and my trip to Austin.

I found these two helpful articles with some useful information:

Things to Do Off the Track covers activities and places to explore around Austin.

F1 Guide to Visiting COTA offers practical tips for visiting the circuit.

I will arrive on Friday and stay until Thursday, so I will have plenty of time to explore Austin after Sunday's race.

For those who have attended the USGP or visited Austin before, what would you recommend? I would love tips on getting around the track, finding good local food, and discovering interesting places around the city. Anything that could make the trip more enjoyable would be appreciated!

Grenada is worth exploring beyond Grand Anse. Look at St. George’s for local restaurants and shops, or consider renting a car to explore more of the island. Just check transport options if you want to go out for dinner and drinks.