Long commute: should I take this job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 5, 2009 - 32 answers

My car lease is ending soon. I thought I wouldn't need a car for any longer than my lease terms. But now I do. What are my best options if I only need a car for a year or less? [more inside]
posted by frippsie on Nov 4, 2009 - 7 answers

What's your anti-puncture strategy? I've been cycling to work for about 5 weeks now and, in the last week, have had three punctures. [more inside]
posted by fatfrank on Oct 14, 2009 - 45 answers

Help me figure out a Park and Ride scenario during rush hour PA -> DC. [more inside]
posted by mulkey on Sep 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Stay in Newark ,commute to manhattan? [more inside]
posted by citybuddha on Sep 8, 2009 - 16 answers

What's the best alternative to bananas as fuel for a ~12 mile cycle commute? [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on Aug 31, 2009 - 14 answers

How do I keep my ironed shirts creaseless when traveling with a backpack? [more inside]
posted by complience on Aug 26, 2009 - 10 answers

Deciding-where-to-live-filter: How do I prioritize cost/budget, commute, amenities, and neighborhood cool-seeming-ness? (sorry: long, personal, and northwest DC/Maryland-based.) [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita on Aug 1, 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'm huge. I want to get a commuter bike. What's a good one? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 17, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm searching for a new around campus backpack, but I have some very specific requirements - help me, hive mind you're my only hope! [more inside]
posted by strixus on Jun 8, 2009 - 24 answers

Two years ago I sold the car and started riding my bicycle to work, about 26 km a day. However, over those two years, my average speed has not increased, in fact I think I'm actually a little slower than last year. Help me get to work faster! I'm interested in a simple approach: a basic training program, maybe- I don't want to change bicycles or go single speed.
posted by Siberian Mist on Jun 4, 2009 - 20 answers

Please recommend a bike shop near Pasadena, CA [more inside]
posted by onich on May 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Due to circumstances out of my control, I have a nightmare commute once or twice a week for the next two months. The commuting itself is tolerable, but the disruptions to my sleep cycle aren't. Please help! [more inside]
posted by charmcityblues on Mar 24, 2009 - 21 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

I currently work and live in Guildford, UK. I love my job and need to stay there for at least the next 6 months, but I am thoroughly miserable living in Guildford - it's a beautiful town but so dull for a young single person!! I want to move to south London and reverse commute - does anyone do this journey? Is it do-able? I'd probably need to drive although could poss do on train. Was thinking Clapham Common is nice area - what is the traffic like to get down to Guildford in the morning, is it bad? I need to be at work at 8.30am. I finish at 7pm. Are there any other places that are better for commuting and missing traffic - Clapham Junction maybe? Or brixton? Waterloo?
posted by bunnyrabbit22 on Feb 16, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I eat out less frequently, when I'm already extremely pressed for time? [more inside]
posted by oostevo on Dec 10, 2008 - 23 answers

If I leave San Francisco at 4pm on a Friday (11/5) what are my chances of getting into L.A. by 11:00pm? [more inside]
posted by mto on Dec 3, 2008 - 18 answers

Protecting your bike from snow and rain? [more inside]
posted by pulled_levers on Nov 30, 2008 - 9 answers

Anybody have tips for how a recently graduated college student who is used to rolling out of bed and stumbling to class can cope with a many-hours-long commute? [more inside]
posted by oostevo on Oct 1, 2008 - 33 answers

My cycle commute has halved in distance and quadrupled in frustration - how do I stay fit? [more inside]
posted by freya_lamb on Sep 9, 2008 - 24 answers

A new dress code at work requires suit and tie. So other than transporting my wardrobe to the office and changing there what is the best way to commute to work on a scooter and arrive in style? [more inside]
posted by Gungho on Aug 31, 2008 - 14 answers

Will my exercise/commuting plan work? Maybe I just need some affirmation. Maybe I'm wrong and I need some advice. Let me know. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 - 12 answers

My sister in CA is looking at a job in Federal Way (WA) and would be staying with us in Olympia. However...the job starts at 6:30 am (so no bus) and she doesn't currently own a car. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by epersonae on Aug 13, 2008 - 8 answers

Am I taking the shortest possible commute? A Brooklyn/NYC question. [more inside]
posted by bingo on Aug 10, 2008 - 15 answers

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 by DandyRandy 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 by sfkiddo on Jun 12, 2008 - 65 answers

Best GPS data logger for (1) monitoring cycle commute and (2) local mapping [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer 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 by diode 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 by sulaine 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 by bananafish 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 by zzztimbo on Mar 28, 2008 - 7 answers

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

low-cost 60-mile commute vehicle? [more inside]
posted by airplain 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 by wowbobwow 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 by mdonley on Feb 1, 2008 - 11 answers

Any Great Tips for an Mobile Grad Student? [more inside]
posted by chrisalbon 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 by AgentRocket 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 by I like to eat meat on Dec 6, 2007 - 6 answers

Boston Biking 101: Does biking in Boston for daily commute/activities make sense? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar 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 by janell on Nov 3, 2007 - 1 answer

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 by Xere on Oct 22, 2007 - 4 answers

WAP/Mobile Websites for KC Metro Road/Weather Conditions? [more inside]
posted by Gingercat 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 by lizzicide 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 by bleary 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 by spacefire 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 by skepticallypleased 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 by Lieber Frau on Jul 9, 2007 - 19 answers

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

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