My longterm project, COMET 701, highlights COMET 701 bus route from my home in the suburbs into the city of Columbia, South Carolina. The photographs show the daily lives of the people who frequently take the route. I wanted to experience the route and learn more of the people in my hometown who use the bus as their main source of transport. To me the 701 bus is not only a means of transportation, but a portal to open and make connections to those in our community. Most all people want in life is to be seen, heard, and listened to. This project has allowed me to do that by meeting and exploring more about our community, its needs, and the people that make it unique.