Help me with this Urban Planning problem. I live in your typical bedroom community on the perimeter of a large metropolitan area. We have about 30,000 residents and a lot going for us in terms of community and location. We're going to get hooked up on the regions new commuter rail system, but it's on the far side of the community and I don't see it getting much use without a feeder system of some kind. Our regional mass transit system sucks otherwise; so we're on our own to develop an intra-community system that will keep our community vibrant, green, and support commuter rail. [more inside]
posted by IndigoSkye on Aug 22, 2008 - 14 answers

MTBFilter: Which of my two bikes should get the new LX Hollowtech II Crankset I just bought and should I use an XTR Rear derailler on my commuter? [more inside]
posted by Rafaelloello on May 15, 2008 - 14 answers

Anyone have an idea where to find information on rebuilding old Shimano 3-speed hubs from the 1970s? They were on lowcost (Sears, Murray, Huffy) bikes, and often they are the only part of the bike that has not rusted into oblivion. [more inside]
posted by ackptui on Nov 23, 2007 - 3 answers

I need a new bike for commuting to work, what should I get? [more inside]
posted by Toekneesan on Jul 20, 2007 - 25 answers

Help me to find a bookbag for law school. [more inside]
posted by cribcage on May 1, 2007 - 33 answers

No sweat motorcycle commuting? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Mar 30, 2007 - 13 answers

How far from New York City can one get solely by using public transport? [more inside]
posted by armage on Oct 10, 2006 - 22 answers

SeattleFilter: I'm new to the city, an I'm looking for a way to commute from Everett to Auburn every day. [more inside]
posted by hatsix on Nov 7, 2005 - 11 answers

Recommendations for a commuter car. [more inside]
posted by Doohickie on Jun 16, 2005 - 53 answers

UrbanAngerFilter: Do you get angry just getting around your city? What do you do about it? [+] [more inside]
posted by LondonYank on Dec 9, 2004 - 35 answers