can we all just agree that public transportation should be cheaper and easier?

tomorrow the nephews' mama is coming to visit (HOORAY!) and so i have to decide: do i drive to pick her up from the airport (19 minutes; 12.7 miles) or do i take public transportation to the airport to meet her (53 minutes; $5.10 per person per way)?

i'm leaning toward driving, because i'm tired and i want to sleep in, but i hate the fact that i am.