'Cause we all got to go places...

How do folks get around in Oslo? Let me count the ways!

I ride the T-bane (aka metro) to school everyday, a short ten minute ride. This is the station where I get on....

 

...and this is the station where I get off. Not too shabby, right?

Here is a map of the entire T-bane system. It is pretty extensive. I take line 3 (green) to get home!

Courtesy of http://www.urbanrail.net/eu/osl/oslo.htm

There are also public trams and busses that run throughout the city.

A tram in action

Oslo public transport doesn't stop on land! There are public ferries that bring passengers to the islands in Oslofjord.

Oslo Bysykkel offers Citybikes for rental. There are fleets of them everywhere, and with a rental card, you can borrow a bike for up to 3 hours. There is no such thing as a free lunch in Norway, and the Citybikes are no exception. They run at 80 NOK per day (about $15) plus a deposit.

Finally, walking is a great option, and the city makes it easy! There have been sidewalks on every road that I've walked on.

Beautiful walking and biking paths make for an active public! It is amazing that the pictures below has no people in it- typically these paths are filled with cyclists, roller skiers, joggers, dog-walkers, commuters, and many more.

I'm constantly thinking about my pals at Friends of Pathways. Oslo is a thriving example of smart theories put into action. There is thoughtful city design, safe streets, great options for transportation, and a healthy, active population. It is inspiring!