Here comes the G-20

If you're looking to get around town over the next couple of days, you might want to double-check your bus schedule before you leave. And giving yourself plenty of time doesn't hurt.

That's because the G-20 Summit will be taking place tomorrow and Thursday in Downtown. Because of the threat of protests and other unexpected events, the Port Authority is suggesting anybody — namely students — to prepare themselves for the upcoming delays.

For one of my journalism classes, Newspaper 2, I wrote a story about the problems off-campus students will face during the G-20. I got to talk to Jim Ritchie, who is the Port Authority's media spokesman. He gave me some typical information, like I said above about leaving earlier, but he also let me know about different things that the Port Authority is doing to help people prepare for public transportation during the G-20.

Here is a nice rundown of ways to keep up-to-date on what's happening with the bus schedules these next couple days. Ritchie suggested that students stay cautious because one bad or unexpected protest could lead to even more delays.

— Visit the Port Authority's official G-20 Summit page
— Follow the Port Authority's twitter account
— Sign up for the Port Authority's e-mail list

Ritchie stressed that things could a little crazy during the Summit, but everything should be back to normal by Saturday morning.

And, hey, it never hurts to take a walk or ride your bike into town. The weather looks like the weather won't be too bad.