What kind of used scooter/motorcycle should I buy that will be relatively safe, repairable, and ~$1500 or less? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Nov 2, 2009 - 20 answers

Is it safer to do a 5 mile commute on busy city streets on a bicycle or a motorcycle? [more inside]
posted by realpseudonym on Oct 26, 2009 - 16 answers

Why is there less road traffic on Fridays? [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Oct 16, 2009 - 23 answers

Recommend some bike commuter blogs [more inside]
posted by Brittanie on Aug 31, 2009 - 8 answers

How the crap do you ride a bike? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 22, 2009 - 19 answers

I need general advice about bicycle commuting and specific recommendations for Seattle: where to live for commute to UW, bike shop recommendations, must have equipment, neighborhoods to avoid, good routes and trails, and the like. [more inside]
posted by GPF on Jul 22, 2009 - 12 answers

I've heard that there are twice-daily commuter flights to/from Charlottesville, VA and DC. I can't find any online... everything seems to be typical big-airliner, normal-expensive flights. Am I looking in the wrong place, and what's the best option for traveling between those two places minus a car? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jun 6, 2009 - 13 answers

Bike Filter: I'm looking for a cro-moly steel frame and fork that can handle disc breaks and enough clearance for fenders and has track drop outs with a road bike geometry. [more inside]
posted by wcfields on May 31, 2009 - 12 answers

How/where can I get a Dutch-style city bike in NYC without breaking the bank? [more inside]
posted by zvs on Apr 24, 2009 - 13 answers

Somerville-Charlestown filter: I'm going to school in Charlestown (at the Navy Yard) and would like to live in either Inman or Davis. How would I get to school via public transportation? Which neighborhoods would be most convenient? There's a possibility of Union Square and also some places I know of in Jamaica Plain too. [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Mar 17, 2009 - 6 answers

What sort of bicycle should a big, heavy guy buy for a short, hilly commute? [more inside]
posted by Slap*Happy on Mar 10, 2009 - 18 answers

Daily Commute: Mississauga <> Guelph. What will the traffic conditions be like on the 401 west (in the morning) and on the 401 east (in the evening)? [more inside]
posted by FusiveResonance on Mar 3, 2009 - 6 answers

What are some small, short books that are easy to read on the train? I really enjoyed Charlotte Bronte's "The Green Dwarf" because it was a small format and a well-written, entertaining and engaging little yarn and it lasted for one trip from my house and the resulting trip back to my house. Do you know of anything else like this? [more inside]
posted by amethysts on Feb 6, 2009 - 24 answers

Is there a way to do a reverse commute from Howard County to DC via public transportation (preferably in less than 3 hours)? [more inside]
posted by milkman on Jan 5, 2009 - 5 answers

What kind of disc brakes and brake levers (if necessary) should I get for my new commuting bike? [more inside]
posted by Captain Rayford Steele, Tribulation Force on Dec 31, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me shorten my new 1.5hr commute, or, recommendations needed for short-hop bicycle-type things [more inside]
posted by armoir from antproof case on Oct 26, 2008 - 13 answers

Help me buy a commuter bike in London. [more inside]
posted by greytape on Sep 12, 2008 - 16 answers

Should I get a racer or a tourer? [more inside]
posted by Kiwi on Jun 23, 2008 - 10 answers

This is actually a two part question. First, can anybody recommend a folding bicycle? I'm going to need to travel from a train to my work and it's about 2 miles. Would you recommend one of these bicycles for this kind of commute? How do they hold up in the rain and when it gets cold? Is there anything I can do about water flying up from the front and rear wheels? 2nd, does anybody know if you can buy a monthly Metra pass that will allow you to transfer between two Metra lines? [more inside]
posted by crios on Jun 15, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm a data dork. Is there a way to rip my tracks and my trip odometer data from my Garmin 60CSx to analyze my commutes to work? [more inside]
posted by timmins on May 21, 2008 - 8 answers

Looking for an eco-friendly messenger bag. Used? Recycled? Fabric? What have you? [more inside]
posted by horseblind on Apr 30, 2008 - 18 answers

Should I buy a loft in a restored industrial building or the Columbia Records Tower in Bridgeport, CT? [more inside]
posted by rocketpup on Jan 21, 2008 - 7 answers

For a friend: commuting by bike, need to get to Cambridgeport half the week and East Boston the other half. Best bike routes? Best places to live? [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Jan 18, 2008 - 13 answers

Should we try to sell our house in a down market? [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on Jan 17, 2008 - 36 answers

Boston Metro Filter: Does the greenline riverside MBTA station parking lot fill to capacity during the day? [more inside]
posted by irisell on Nov 13, 2007 - 6 answers

What is the most reasonable option for commuting between London and Cambridge? My partner needs to live near University College London, and I'll be going to Cambridge, but not really making any money so the cheaper the better-- if you can quote costs that would be fabulous. I've heard its minimum 30 pounds, which seems steep for a commute...
posted by ThinkNut on Oct 3, 2007 - 18 answers

As wetter weather descends upon Oregon, I'm on the hunt for fenders for my Surly Karate Monkey. I'm running Schwalbe Big Apples for commuting. The Monkey is a 29er and these tires take up a lot of space! I need to find fenders that'll fit. What fender solution has worked for your 29er/Big Apple setup?
posted by Slacker Manager on Sep 16, 2007 - 10 answers

A friend of mine has received a job offer in the Flatbush Avenue/Brooklyn College area of Brooklyn -- the last stop on the #5 train. She knows nothing of this area, and wants to know if it's a safe area to work, and whether the commute back to Manhattan (often at night) will be a concern.
posted by suasponte on Aug 2, 2007 - 7 answers

Commuting in Boston: where should I move to minimize the suck? [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Jul 19, 2007 - 13 answers

Commuting by bike and carrying a laptop in a pannier: good idea or recipe for a data disaster? [more inside]
posted by agent99 on Jun 18, 2007 - 10 answers

Yet another BikeFilter question, but the high concentration of cyclists here compels me to ask. Should I keep using my current bike for commuting, modify it, or get something else, to avoid that pitched-forward, numb-hands feeling? [more inside]
posted by The Deej on Jun 1, 2007 - 26 answers

[ChicagoFilter] I am going to attempt to bike to work, which means biking along the lake from Andersonville to the Navy Pier area. Any tips? I haven't biked in 10 years, and don't want to be killed by racing pros. [more inside]
posted by moooshy on May 14, 2007 - 15 answers

Calling all Chicagoans: I will be working on Fulton Market, just west of I90/94. My roommate will be attending Loyola (Lake Shore campus). We both want easy commutes. Suggestions for fun, safe areas to live in that will be convenient for both of us? [more inside]
posted by christie on Apr 19, 2007 - 8 answers

CluelessFilter, MassachusettsFilter: "Mobil station at exit 17 off 495 in Franklin". Totally lost about how to find out whether this location is even vaguely accessible via the MBTA/commuter rail? I can plug in an address at the MBTA site but I have no idea how to find nearby addresses or that of the Mobil station at that particular exit.
posted by Firas on Feb 2, 2007 - 11 answers

What criteria are important when buying a bike? [more inside]
posted by beniamino on Nov 12, 2006 - 17 answers

I want to start bicycle commuting to work. It's about 6 miles each way. I have no idea what kind of bike I need. I have no experience with bikes in general. I want to be comfortable and, if possible, not look like a dork. I guess I need help with the very basics of choosing and outfitting a bike. Question balloons further out of control inside. [more inside]
posted by ontic on Aug 14, 2006 - 34 answers

How dangerous is riding a bicycle to work in a major city relative to driving or taking public transit?
posted by leotrotsky on Aug 3, 2006 - 34 answers

Any experience with real-world commute times between Wimbledon and Windsor (UK) and Wimbledon Reading? Car or train? [more inside]
posted by kiwi.es on Jun 28, 2006 - 9 answers

Motorcycle filter: I live in the U.S. and am trying to decide on a new motorcycle (read on and on and on)... [more inside]
posted by iurodivii on Mar 10, 2006 - 18 answers

Do you have any first or second hand electric bicycle experiences, particularly with the new hub drive retrofit kits? [more inside]
posted by loquacious on Dec 5, 2005 - 4 answers

I'd like to read during my commute, but get motion sickness when I do. Any tips on overcoming this annoying malady? [more inside]
posted by frykitty on Jul 26, 2005 - 14 answers

I need to get from EWR (Newark, NJ Airport) to Wall Street at noon on a weekday. While there's no rush, I can't afford to waste a lot of time. Will this work? How long will it take? Other suggestions?
posted by Kwantsar on Jun 1, 2005 - 15 answers

I'm looking for waterproof shoe covers to use while biking in the rain. [more inside]
posted by cahlers on May 28, 2005 - 10 answers

Suggestions on a good bike bag? Other comments on commuting by bike to work? [more inside]
posted by cahlers on Apr 21, 2005 - 19 answers

Hi all, I'm a senior technical project manager with specialist expertise in a vertical market inside the insurance sector, about to take on a 8-9 month project in Bristol but will be based (i.e. return twice a week ) in London. I'm a fulltime employee. What would be a sensible per-diem or equivalent package to ask for? [more inside]
posted by kiwi.es on Apr 15, 2005 - 4 answers

One of us needs to be in Providence, RI. One in Bedford, MA. Is the commute doable from one to the other? Are there good places to live in between? We're 20something liberals, but we're okay with interesting suburbs.

(Posting anon to preserve pseudononymity.)
posted by anonymous on Jan 23, 2005 - 13 answers

Commuting: assuming that I can't move closer to work in the immediate future, and can't afford a luxury sedan, what are some things I can do to make my daily 2-hour (roundtrip) commute through mostly moderate traffic less draining, more bearable?
posted by mecran01 on Jan 15, 2005 - 30 answers

After having 3 bad experiences commuting on the train in as many days, what nightmare stories have you had on your commuter grind? (MI) [more inside]
posted by floanna on Dec 18, 2004 - 12 answers

What's the coolest/funnest/economical alternative car that can be purchased in the US, is somewhat affordable, and safer than a motorcycle?

I want to explore my options before I buy a used Corolla.

I'd really like a Carver, but most of these futuristic hybrid motorcycle things are unavailable in the US or really expensive.
posted by mecran01 on Nov 2, 2004 - 20 answers

Bike+bus commuting: is it safe to leave your bike in the racks they have on buses? It seems like they'd be pretty easy to steal. I have a folding bike, but I wonder if it's worth the trouble of folding it up to take it on board. I'm in L.A. if that makes any difference.
posted by electro on Sep 19, 2004 - 5 answers