I've been doing a combo bike/bus commute on LA Metro for about a month now, and I find myself obsessing about how easy it would be for someone to steal my bike off the rack mounted on the front of the bus with no one being the wiser. Is there something I could do/use to at least make thieving my bike a little more inconvenient, yet not add much to the time it takes ME to get it off the rack? On reread, sort of self-defeating I guess - any ideas at all?
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 14 answers

What song would bring a smile to your face if a fellow worker bee was singing it as you were going to work? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 65 answers

Best GPS data logger for (1) monitoring cycle commute and (2) local mapping [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm riding with a stranger for 10 hours in a small car. What are some ways I can make the ride go easier, be more fun and enjoyable for both parties? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 28 answers

Which commute is better? Racine, WI to 94 and 45 in Milwaukee (Wauwatosa area) or Bayview area in Milwaukee to just south of Racine? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 4 answers

My fiance and I like Saratoga and Los Gatos. He works in Mountain View off 101/Shoreline. He'd like no more than a 25 minute commute. He works normal 9-5 hours generally. Google maps indicates that this commute could be done in less than 30 minutes even with traffic. He's extremely skeptical. He's tried testing the drive, but on those days he's done the drive he's felt traffic was unusually light. (Usually there are backups on 101, but on the days he tried driving the commute 101 was flowing like water). So is there anyone out there who has done this commute who can provide a realistic picture of what it would be like? Thank you!
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for jobs in Santa Monica, Burbank, etc., but I live in South Orange County. What are my options for going between work and home? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 7 answers

Has Caltrain been noticeably more crowded since yesterday? If so, why? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 9 answers

low-cost 60-mile commute vehicle? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 17 answers

Help advise me on my work commute to Georgetown U from McLean,Va (I'm not close to metro). [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm a 24-year-old guy thinking about making a 5 mile/8 km (one-way, usually-non-rush-hour) commute...on inline skates. And I have some questions. [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 11 answers

Any Great Tips for an Mobile Grad Student? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2007 - 7 answers

What kind of car should I buy (under $15K) to make my commute safe, comfortable, and cost-effective? [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2007 - 43 answers

Hello internet. Is it hard to park my car at or near the Fremont BART stop on weekday evenings? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 6 answers

Boston Biking 101: Does biking in Boston for daily commute/activities make sense? [more inside]
posted on Nov 24, 2007 - 15 answers

Please recommend your favorite transit-friendly Portland (OR) area auto mechanic for my aging chevy pickup. [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2007 - 1 answers

I'm going to be temporarily using a friend's car to commute. The concern is that my friend only has minimum liability insurance. I think I'm a safe driver and all, but I'd prefer for any potential accidents or damage to involve only myself, my wallet, and my insurance - and for my friend to get off scot-free. What do I need to do? This is in CA. [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 4 answers

WAP/Mobile Websites for KC Metro Road/Weather Conditions? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2007 - 4 answers

Husband works in Braintree, MA and wife works in Framingham, MA. What's the most affordable area to live in while minimizing the commute to both locations? [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2007 - 11 answers

For a novice, what is a good bike route from Chicago's North Side to the loop? [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2007 - 12 answers

What is the best neighborhood in Brooklyn for commuting to Northern NJ (Bergen county) by car for work daily? Preferably not overly expensive but still a good area. Subway access A MUST.
posted on Jul 20, 2007 - 17 answers

Please help me stay awake on my 45 mile commute home. I keep getting sleepy in the car. [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2007 - 47 answers

Andersonville, Chicago: Great neighborhood, swell apartment, lovely community, but let's discuss commute time downtown! Did I make a mistake? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2007 - 19 answers

PDXCommuteFilter: What have I gotten myself into? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2007 - 10 answers

What can I do on the daily 40 minute commute to/from work (via train)? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 43 answers

Los Angeles Filter: How does parking work for LA metro stations? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2007 - 3 answers

I live in Berkeley, CA and have a great job offer in...yeesh...Palo Alto, so a commute is in my future. I need help in reducing that commute as much as possible. Some ideas: * If I get a hybrid, are those carpool lane stickers still available? It will help on time and money. * What GPS units will realistically help my commute based on traffic conditions? * What else can you think of? More details in the extended explanation... [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 19 answers

I need to make a day trip to Sacramento from San Francisco. I don't own a car. What's the best way to get there & back? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Is there a geographically accurate map of the DC metro system? Like this London tube map?
posted on Dec 28, 2006 - 11 answers

LAFilter: How long would a morning rush-hour commute take from Burbank to Beverly Hills? How about evening? How about non-rush hour commutes? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2006 - 8 answers

I'm seeking opinions... What is the best place to live if you're commuting to the Union Station area of Washington, DC? I'm open to anything, but, I need to buy a relatively affordable house. Also, my Mom lives in Frederick, my Dad lives in Baltimore, and my brother-in-law lives on Capitol Hill. It would be nice to be somewhat central to all of them. For a bonus point: Are there any towns that are simply so great (have a great downtown/restaurants, etc...) they are worth consideration regardless of these other factors?
posted on Nov 8, 2006 - 25 answers

NYCCommuteFilter: What is it like to commute from Brooklyn to Staten Island in the morning over the Verrazano Bridge by bus? I can find the bus routes and the google maps and everything but I wonder what the experience is actually like (I am considering working in Staten Island). Google maps says it takes 16 minutes from Bay Ridge to Silver Lake Park but that sounds impossibly speedy.
posted on Nov 6, 2006 - 5 answers

Trafficfilter: at a problem intersection, what traffic solution would most benefit me – a stoplight, a traffic cop, a rotary, or something else? [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2006 - 13 answers

How long would my daily commute (driving or MARC) take if I lived in Takoma Park/Silver Spring and worked in Baltimore, right off of 83 at around E. Fayette St. and S. Calvert St?
posted on Oct 3, 2006 - 4 answers

MetroFilter: I need some new music to help me get through being packed in like a sardine on the Metro for 60 minutes a day, because the 20 gigs of music already in my pocket just isn't doing it for me. The more it helps me "zone out" the better. My tastes lean towards electronic music, but I'm completely open to all genres. Any suggestions?
posted on Aug 29, 2006 - 47 answers

Coming from Palo Alto, I need to get to San Francisco by 9am on July 4th. What's the cheapest / fastest way to do this? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2006 - 11 answers

Seattle Traffic Filter: Why is there more rush hour traffic on 520 going West-East than East-West? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2006 - 20 answers

How do I transport gear between New Jersey and Manhattan using public transit without it being a logistical nightmare? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2006 - 10 answers

How viable is scooting to Caltrain? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2006 - 9 answers

What's the essential gear for bike commuting? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2006 - 37 answers

What is the fastest way to micro-commute one mile to the bus stop? The bus may not have space for bikes. I'd like to spend under $200 inclusive of protective gear/clothing. [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2006 - 32 answers

Is it fair for me to want to live close to work? My fiancee (soon to be wife!) and I are thinking about moving to Melbourne (Australia) and the place I want to work at is located in the middle of the city. I've suggested living right in the heart of the city so that I can walk to work, but she's getting upset with neighbours in our current place and would like to live in a house (which implies out in the suburbs)... [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2006 - 34 answers

Help me get in shape & learn what I need to know so I can start biking the seven miles to work (and seven miles back)! [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2006 - 23 answers

Posted on behalf of colleen711, who joined too recently to be able to post this herself: My roomate and I are recent college graduates, she's working in libertyville and I'm working in deer park. We want to live in the city, but keep our commute to less than or equal to one hour. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2006 - 11 answers

How feasible is it to commute between Austin and San Antonio, TX? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2006 - 14 answers

Two wheeled high-mpg around-town/commuter options for year-round use in Seattle: motorcycle, or scooter? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2006 - 31 answers

Aside from not driving behind other vehicles, how do you keep ambient exhaust fumes out of your car cabin during a commute? Filters? Ionization? Impossible?
posted on Dec 21, 2005 - 5 answers

Driving to work, I was (mildly) rear-ended at a sudden stop in a traffic crawl. [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2005 - 19 answers

LA Residents: Looking for tips on avoiding traffic on a morning commute between Venice and Glendale. [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2005 - 11 answers

How do I bike to work and still stay daisy-fresh? [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2005 - 23 answers