[Chicago Filter] Does anyone know anything about the "Less Than Perfect" ads running on the CTA? [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Nov 6, 2009 - 12 answers

In Rio De Janeiro having a great time but unable to find a map of the local bus routes. I'm based slightly out of town in Barra da Tijuca and would welcome any advice on direct routes from the beach into Copacabana, Zona Sul and the rest. Apologies, my Google skills fail me and I really don't want to rely on Taxi's for something so simple.
posted by fingerbang on Oct 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Want to install a 3rd party trailer hitch to a new 2010 Ford Transit Connect delivery van. Safe? [more inside]
posted by orehek on Oct 9, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I order or obtain paper (not PDF) mass transit maps for Milan and Venice? [more inside]
posted by patrad on Sep 28, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm going to be in Denver for a seminar. Arriving Saturday, leaving Thursday. Staying a little east of the city center. Should I bother renting a car? [more inside]
posted by TheManChild2000 on Sep 16, 2009 - 9 answers

TransitFilter: Lewes, UK (by Brighton) to Heathrow Terminal 5. Arrival 6pm tonight (Friday). Options? [more inside]
posted by Goofyy on Sep 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there any vaguely reasonable way to get between Waterloo, Ontario and the University of Toronto at Mississauga by means other than private vehicle? [more inside]
posted by carmen on Sep 1, 2009 - 15 answers

GTATransit filter: I need the hive mind to figure out the best way for my wife to get from Toronto to Brampton for her teaching job. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 25, 2009 - 13 answers

[Bay Area Transit Filter] -- How to get from Oakland to Walnut Creek without BART? [more inside]
posted by potsmokinghippieoverlord on Mar 5, 2009 - 14 answers

When will Google Transit reflect the recent updates to the Maryland Transit Administration (Baltimore) schedules? [more inside]
posted by Asherah on Feb 9, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm heading to South Korea next month and would like some info... [more inside]
posted by hylaride on Dec 23, 2008 - 7 answers

What's the quickest way to get to LGA from the New York convention center for a 6:30pm flight on a weekday? [more inside]
posted by that girl on Nov 13, 2008 - 18 answers

What are the cheapest ways to get from Newark, Delaware, to New York City? [more inside]
posted by viewofdelft on Oct 7, 2008 - 12 answers

What's the best way for a non-driver to get from central/downtown Los Angeles to Ontario Airport on a Tuesday? [more inside]
posted by mirepoix on Oct 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Can public transit be reinvented to meet America's needs? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Sep 27, 2008 - 21 answers

Transport for LondonFilter - Am I on the hook for a Zone 1-3 Travelcard if I travel from a Zone 3 station to a Zone 2 station via an unavoidable hop into Zone 1? [more inside]
posted by generichuman on Sep 22, 2008 - 13 answers

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

Why does MUNI sometimes call a train N and sometimes N N? Where can I learn more about their naming schemes? [more inside]
posted by scission on Aug 8, 2008 - 13 answers

Priority Mail or Express Mail? This Saturday I'll mail a flat envelope from NYC to a P.O. box in Bethesda, MD (20824); I want it to arrive by this Tuesday. Do I need to spring for Express Mail? Anecdotes welcome.
posted by lorimer on Jun 27, 2008 - 9 answers

I am planning a trip to Chicago this weekend, and my goal is to learn the L by picking fun stops across the city (my husband and I are ex-New Yorkers who love mass transit.) What are some suggestions for fun places to shop/eat/sight-see that are close to L stops? Our starting point is Diversey and N Clark, but we hope to cover a lot of territory. Please include descriptions about your recommendations and (of course) the nearest L station name.
posted by elgalan207 on Jun 18, 2008 - 26 answers

I'm spending next week in Ft. Lauderdale, and plan on going to see a Marlins game sometime during the week. I'd prefer to take some sort of public transit to the stadium, but the Marlin's site doesn't mention anything about it. Is there some relatively safe/reliable way to get there without having to drive myself? If so, where's the best place to park to get on the transit? My big reason to want to go this way is to avoid stadium traffic, so I'd like to catch a bus or whatever far enough from the stadium so as to avoid that.
posted by robhuddles on May 17, 2008 - 4 answers

How to escape the Greater Toronto Area for multiday bicycle tours? Difficulty: no car. [more inside]
posted by anthill on May 11, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm flying to New York tomorrow to tape an appearance on The Maury Show and I need your help. [more inside]
posted by dhammond on Dec 17, 2007 - 10 answers

Searching for an elusive Japanese bus melody... [more inside]
posted by avocet on Oct 16, 2007 - 4 answers

How do I get across Staten Island? [more inside]
posted by quite unimportant on Aug 14, 2007 - 5 answers

Quickie road trip! How long does it take to drive from L.A. to Seattle? And how long to drive from downtown Seattle to downtown Vancouver, BC? And how long from Seattle to L.A.? How would you budget your time in each city? We're leaving on Sunday evening and we have to get back by Friday night. We might skip Vancouver if the timetable gets too tight. [more inside]
posted by oldlies on Aug 11, 2007 - 21 answers

In Montreal for business with no car - how to get to IKEA and then post what was purchased? [more inside]
posted by TauLepton on Jul 18, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm trying to compile a list of subway or light rail systems that are open all night. So far all I have is the New York subway and the Chicago El, but there's got to be more than that. There's a lot of cities in the world!
posted by aubilenon on Jul 17, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm moving from Ohio to Connecticut this year, and need help with figuring out my commute. [more inside]
posted by benjh on Jul 12, 2007 - 8 answers

San Diego! Can I live in Hillcrest and reliably use public transit and shuttles to commute to UCSD campus every day without feeling despair and missing schedules? [more inside]
posted by meehawl on Jul 3, 2007 - 14 answers

What are good (read: cheap) destinations for carless travel? [more inside]
posted by rhoticity on Jun 2, 2007 - 30 answers

Sexual harassment on the bus: how to deal with it now and how to avoid it in the future? Particularly, I need advice on how to deal tactfully and sensitively with harassers who are mentally disabled. [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman on May 25, 2007 - 60 answers

I have heard that during the 20's when capitalism was hot shit, many municipalities decided to privatize their public transit systems. The legend goes that Ford bought up a bunch and promptly shut them down. True or false? Couldn't find anything on google or snopes.
posted by nihlton on May 23, 2007 - 14 answers

NYC Transit users: Do you know where the Marble Run display is? [more inside]
posted by dog food sugar on Apr 29, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm looking for articles (popular or scholarly) about government/non-profit programs designed to reduce poverty by purchasing cars for poor people. [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Apr 19, 2007 - 7 answers

How are the route numbers selected for public transit? [more inside]
posted by gursky on Apr 5, 2007 - 11 answers

Another "here-to-there" question: Pittsburgh, PA to Washington College in Chestertown, PA. Is this possible without a car? Here's the information I have gathered so far: [more inside]
posted by nervestaple on Mar 26, 2007 - 9 answers

My BART card keeps getting demagnetized. Is there anything I can do to make it last longer? [more inside]
posted by ambrosia on Feb 13, 2007 - 22 answers

SF Bay and Transit Filter: anyone have any transit system schedules for their iPods? [more inside]
posted by rmm on Feb 12, 2007 - 3 answers

Help me defend myself against an angry bus driver! [more inside]
posted by Citizen Premier on Feb 8, 2007 - 27 answers

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

Looking for suggestions on how to organize and promote an exchange of unused subway fare cards for travelers from Ann Arbor to DC, NYC, SF. Leaning towards a design that minimizes writing code. I'm heading out to DC Sunday and had to dig around to find the remnants of the last fare - that should have been easy and an opportunity to socialize with the last person who came back with a partly full Metrocard.
posted by edwardvielmetti on Dec 9, 2006 - 4 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

What do our (United States) roads really cost? [more inside]
posted by R343L on Sep 19, 2006 - 10 answers

Philadelphia Airport to Princeton NJ: What are my options? [more inside]
posted by ambrosia on Sep 11, 2006 - 8 answers

I'm visiting Chicago for the first time for the week leading up to, and including, the Memorial Day weekend. Advice? Transit tips? Cheap eats? Interesting events that week? I plan on visiting the Art Institute, but what else do I need to complete my visit and get the full Windy City experience? [more inside]
posted by Robot Johnny on May 8, 2006 - 25 answers

How can I make this TTC transit system map [pdf 1.6mb] Palm TX friendly? [more inside]
posted by onshi on Apr 26, 2006 - 12 answers

I hold a UK passport. It now contains a US (C1/D) visa. Due to a clerical error during the application, the visa lists my sex incorrectly. Is this going to be a problem in the event that I actually need to travel to the USA?
posted by Lebannen on Feb 26, 2006 - 13 answers

I'm an adult who gets bullied on the public transit bus. There, I said it. [more inside]
posted by cior on Feb 7, 2006 - 169 answers

TrainFilter: How long do subway rails last? Given the heavy pounding and near constant use that subway rails undergo, how long do they last? Are they simply replaced when I'm not looking? [more inside]
posted by generichuman on Jan 3, 2006 - 19 answers