Ed. note: Because this is a long series of tweets, weird things seem to happen with comments - they're there, but you might have to scroll a bit to get to them.

Even with a guaranteed - and free - parking space in the City Hall garage, at-large City Councilor Michelle Wu usually takes the T to work from her home in Roslindale. This week, she decided to experiment and up her game - and try to get around Boston only on the T and Hubway. She chronicled her experience:

I usually commute mostly by T but will get dropped off at Forest Hills or get a ride here & there. For #takethetpledge week, really committing to @mbta in all its bus & train delay glory.



This morning we walked to catch bus to Forest Hills, then 16 bus to a mtg in Dorchester pic.twitter.com/gwKOxIzzFP — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 10, 2018

To get to City Hall for child care drop off after that, we took 16 bus to Andrew station to red line to Park street to green line to Govt Ctr (& 6 elevators along the way). Both boys were very ready to be done commuting after that set of transfers & waits. — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 10, 2018

Headed to a few meetings in Roxbury tonight, starting w @BostonEdJustice talk at Twelfth Baptist Church. Already late taking orange line to Ruggles then 23 bus. We were at this light to turn left for 3 cycles—transit signal priority needed! #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/glFe7nunMR — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 10, 2018

8am @MBTA_CR came on time at Roslindale Village but so many riders needed to get on over next stops that we’re now late going into Back Bay station. Barely room to fit stroller on train. Looking unlikely we’ll get to City Hall by 8:30am as hoped #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/Qh5sGkhjYA — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 11, 2018

In my experience this elevator (to/from Commuter Rail platform at Back Bay) is the slowest one in the whole system. Can take several minutes & has caused us to miss the transfer several times #stresselevator #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/Pucb3AjbZG — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 11, 2018

We got to platform in time for next Orange line train but there was no way we could squeeze on & passengers were left off at every door. Blaise thought this was funny; mom is not amused. No guarantee we can make it on next one either—still a big crowd waiting #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/E3pEAt58cd — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 11, 2018

We push on. Passengers are packed in tight. Snug and trapped,” Blaise says — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 11, 2018

Another crowded ramp & elevator to get out of the accessible exit at State St. Made it! pic.twitter.com/ldKIv7CI1J — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 11, 2018

I don’t often take @MBTA_CR in the morning bc of how expensive it is. If the train ran on the schedule that is promised (& if we could’ve gotten on the 1st orange line transfer instead of being crowded out), would’ve been much closer to 30min trip pic.twitter.com/4R18l3mKB4 — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 11, 2018

Several of my colleagues & I take public transit on a daily basis but don’t necessarily tweet about it all the time. I’m focusing on documenting it this week for #takethetpledge. The more people speak up, the more pressure builds for improvements — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 11, 2018

I got on this train at Roslindale. There was plenty of room in the penultimate car. But the 8:11 scheduled Back Bay arrival never happens. They ought to change the schedule to meet reality. — Caitlin Y. McCorkle (@CaitlinYaeger) April 11, 2018

I’m told there was space on some of the other cars. Our problem was that the station only has an elevated platform that hits one set of doors so all the strollers bunch there. — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 11, 2018

In any case we shouldn’t be designing service around shutting out enough people who can’t afford it to keep the ride comfortable for those who can pay more. Equity should come first & then meet service demands with staffing & capacity cc @caulkthewagon — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 11, 2018

I love our stroller! It’s the Joovy Caboose Ultralight — perfect for our age difference with one who prefers to stand/pop in and out and the other who needed a car seat and now uses the buckled seat. Plus it’s narrow enough to fit down the aisle of commuter rail trains — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 12, 2018

It’s cold! We just miss 2 buses bunches together at Roslindale Sq & been waiting for a while for the next one. Feels like a matter of urgency bc we can see traffic getting worse by the minute down Washington St towards Forest Hills #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/CduSkUK3CT — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 12, 2018

A fellow rider gets up to let us fold up the 3 seats in the accessible seating area & tuck stroller in. When that’s not possible, it can get stressful with the stroller blocking everyone getting on the bus #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/yNGuqFMXfr — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 12, 2018

Really fast bus ride today! We pass a cyclist in the painted bike lane; bus driver gives as much space as she can but the risk of cyclists getting “doored” is too high. The pilot dedicated bus & bike lane will replace parked cars, reduce traffic & improve safety #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/Rlh2j7B2UV — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 12, 2018

As we get off the bus, the driver takes the time to say hi to kids & points out that the baby’s blanket is about to get caught in the stroller wheels. I so admire these @MBTA drivers who try their hardest to make congested commutes a little pleasant. Thank you!! #takethetpledge — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 12, 2018

It’s always a relief to get on the orange line & be out of traffic. Today things go smoothly until we get to Back Bay & are stopped there for a good 7min as doors open & close again & again. Books & snacks are key to happy commuting kids #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/iVADAGUWkO — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 12, 2018

Looking for other founding members of the @MBTA stroller support group #takethetpledge https://t.co/qSTquQ15Dz — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 12, 2018

We’re out! The elevator spits us out further from City Hall than the non-accessible exit, but we always get to share this elevator w luggage-pulling visitors excited to emerge downtown & see Boston. Today it’s a beautiful walk #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/SHJUYa3aTW — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 12, 2018

Nooooo! I was so excited to bike back from my meeting at Lewis Wharf to City Hall using the 2-way protected bike lane. No @Hubway bikes left #takethetpledge #notquitetheTbutshouldbe pic.twitter.com/jIMJ4nwWg8 — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 12, 2018

A few views of my @Hubway ride: need enforcement of blocked bike lane violations, continuation of lanes through intersections & more safe infrastructure esp near @hubway stations. Still a really enjoyable way to get around! pic.twitter.com/bNrIxp06kO — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 12, 2018

Thanks for this heads up. I wasn’t having a good feeling about the OL yesterday after the morning commute anyway, so we ended up walking to South Station & catching @MBTA_CR from there. Expensive but still cheaper than Uber! https://t.co/Toogqoidle — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 13, 2018

Good morning! I’m giving a presentation later today & wanted to wear heels with my dress, so that means for now I have on my #commutingshoes #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/r7NUb8POmt — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 13, 2018

Buses are bunched at Roslindale Sq again, but we run across the intersection in time to catch one. Accessible seating area is full so we’re blocking most of the way on & fellow passengers are annoyed #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/S9vfzvOVlJ — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 13, 2018

Forest Hills has been under construction for SO LONG #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/MiV4rVMZuk — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 13, 2018

TFW the sign says 1 min until next train leaves & the elevator doors close as you’re running towards them #takethetpledge pic.twitter.com/lfDLgEakYv — Michelle Wu(@wutrain) April 13, 2018