Commuting

[Jim Jones]

[quote=JC]Anyone ditched their vehicle for different ways to get around? Any tips? I’m trying the biking thing, but would be interested to hear about other modes too (i.e. public transport).[/quote]

When gas hits $4+ this summer or some Middle Eastern drama takes center stage.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/electric_bikes/

I think electric assist bikes may have the ability to bride the gap between regular rides and those who would commute if San Diego was much flatter. I personally would purchase one of commuting stated to break the bank. I ride in to work a few times per month. Using an electric assist would make it possible to do daily even with a 17 mile ride each way.

[UCGal]

[quote=Jim Jones][quote=JC]Anyone ditched their vehicle for different ways to get around? Any tips? I’m trying the biking thing, but would be interested to hear about other modes too (i.e. public transport).[/quote]

When gas hits $4+ this summer or some Middle Eastern drama takes center stage.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/electric_bikes/

I think electric assist bikes may have the ability to bride the gap between regular rides and those who would commute if San Diego was much flatter. I personally would purchase one of commuting stated to break the bank. I ride in to work a few times per month. Using an electric assist would make it possible to do daily even with a 17 mile ride each way.[/quote]
My neighbor down the street has an electric assist bike. Since his commute is all hills, he didn’t want to get to work sweaty. He LOVES it… passes all the cars when he goes to the front of the queue at red lights, then they pass him up… It takes him the same amount of time as when he drives.

[UCGal]

[quote=Jim Jones][quote=JC]Anyone ditched their vehicle for different ways to get around? Any tips? I’m trying the biking thing, but would be interested to hear about other modes too (i.e. public transport).[/quote]

When gas hits $4+ this summer or some Middle Eastern drama takes center stage.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/electric_bikes/

I think electric assist bikes may have the ability to bride the gap between regular rides and those who would commute if San Diego was much flatter. I personally would purchase one of commuting stated to break the bank. I ride in to work a few times per month. Using an electric assist would make it possible to do daily even with a 17 mile ride each way.[/quote]
My neighbor down the street has an electric assist bike. Since his commute is all hills, he didn’t want to get to work sweaty. He LOVES it… passes all the cars when he goes to the front of the queue at red lights, then they pass him up… It takes him the same amount of time as when he drives.

[UCGal]

[quote=Jim Jones][quote=JC]Anyone ditched their vehicle for different ways to get around? Any tips? I’m trying the biking thing, but would be interested to hear about other modes too (i.e. public transport).[/quote]

When gas hits $4+ this summer or some Middle Eastern drama takes center stage.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/electric_bikes/

I think electric assist bikes may have the ability to bride the gap between regular rides and those who would commute if San Diego was much flatter. I personally would purchase one of commuting stated to break the bank. I ride in to work a few times per month. Using an electric assist would make it possible to do daily even with a 17 mile ride each way.[/quote]
My neighbor down the street has an electric assist bike. Since his commute is all hills, he didn’t want to get to work sweaty. He LOVES it… passes all the cars when he goes to the front of the queue at red lights, then they pass him up… It takes him the same amount of time as when he drives.

[UCGal]

[quote=Jim Jones][quote=JC]Anyone ditched their vehicle for different ways to get around? Any tips? I’m trying the biking thing, but would be interested to hear about other modes too (i.e. public transport).[/quote]

When gas hits $4+ this summer or some Middle Eastern drama takes center stage.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/electric_bikes/

I think electric assist bikes may have the ability to bride the gap between regular rides and those who would commute if San Diego was much flatter. I personally would purchase one of commuting stated to break the bank. I ride in to work a few times per month. Using an electric assist would make it possible to do daily even with a 17 mile ride each way.[/quote]
My neighbor down the street has an electric assist bike. Since his commute is all hills, he didn’t want to get to work sweaty. He LOVES it… passes all the cars when he goes to the front of the queue at red lights, then they pass him up… It takes him the same amount of time as when he drives.

[UCGal]

[quote=Jim Jones][quote=JC]Anyone ditched their vehicle for different ways to get around? Any tips? I’m trying the biking thing, but would be interested to hear about other modes too (i.e. public transport).[/quote]

When gas hits $4+ this summer or some Middle Eastern drama takes center stage.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/electric_bikes/

I think electric assist bikes may have the ability to bride the gap between regular rides and those who would commute if San Diego was much flatter. I personally would purchase one of commuting stated to break the bank. I ride in to work a few times per month. Using an electric assist would make it possible to do daily even with a 17 mile ride each way.[/quote]
My neighbor down the street has an electric assist bike. Since his commute is all hills, he didn’t want to get to work sweaty. He LOVES it… passes all the cars when he goes to the front of the queue at red lights, then they pass him up… It takes him the same amount of time as when he drives.

[Ash Housewares]

Electric bikes come in all shapes and sizes. The Yike Bike folds up to the size of a briefcase and is light enough to carry around when you’re not riding it:

http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery/video/yikebike-discovery-channel

At 4k it’s pricey but like all tech gizmos it’ll get cheaper.

[Ash Housewares]

Electric bikes come in all shapes and sizes. The Yike Bike folds up to the size of a briefcase and is light enough to carry around when you’re not riding it:

http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery/video/yikebike-discovery-channel

At 4k it’s pricey but like all tech gizmos it’ll get cheaper.

[Ash Housewares]

Electric bikes come in all shapes and sizes. The Yike Bike folds up to the size of a briefcase and is light enough to carry around when you’re not riding it:

http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery/video/yikebike-discovery-channel

At 4k it’s pricey but like all tech gizmos it’ll get cheaper.

[Ash Housewares]

Electric bikes come in all shapes and sizes. The Yike Bike folds up to the size of a briefcase and is light enough to carry around when you’re not riding it:

http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery/video/yikebike-discovery-channel

At 4k it’s pricey but like all tech gizmos it’ll get cheaper.

[Ash Housewares]

Electric bikes come in all shapes and sizes. The Yike Bike folds up to the size of a briefcase and is light enough to carry around when you’re not riding it:

http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery/video/yikebike-discovery-channel

At 4k it’s pricey but like all tech gizmos it’ll get cheaper.

[abell]

As for public transport, it really depends on if you live and work near the public transportation stops, and the public transportation has a somewhat direct route. I definitely prefer the trolley compared to the bus. Although neither are optimal. About 10 years ago, I took the bus from USD to my parents home in Tierrasanta. It took me almost 2 hours (compared to a drive that would have taken about 20 minutes), but it was not at commuting times (when I guess they would have buses more frequently). And about 6 years ago, I took the trolley downtown (on a weekend) from Mission Valley. Spent a long time trying to get back to Mission Valley, as a game got out of Qualcomm Stadium and in Old Town all the trolleys were heading out of Mission Valley (rather than going into Mission Valley). Those are probably my worst experiences with public transporation, but due to them, I feel driving is much more convienent. I will sometimes take public transportation, but only when I have a lot of extra time (and now that I have kids, it’s even less likely).

[abell]

As for public transport, it really depends on if you live and work near the public transportation stops, and the public transportation has a somewhat direct route. I definitely prefer the trolley compared to the bus. Although neither are optimal. About 10 years ago, I took the bus from USD to my parents home in Tierrasanta. It took me almost 2 hours (compared to a drive that would have taken about 20 minutes), but it was not at commuting times (when I guess they would have buses more frequently). And about 6 years ago, I took the trolley downtown (on a weekend) from Mission Valley. Spent a long time trying to get back to Mission Valley, as a game got out of Qualcomm Stadium and in Old Town all the trolleys were heading out of Mission Valley (rather than going into Mission Valley). Those are probably my worst experiences with public transporation, but due to them, I feel driving is much more convienent. I will sometimes take public transportation, but only when I have a lot of extra time (and now that I have kids, it’s even less likely).

[abell]

As for public transport, it really depends on if you live and work near the public transportation stops, and the public transportation has a somewhat direct route. I definitely prefer the trolley compared to the bus. Although neither are optimal. About 10 years ago, I took the bus from USD to my parents home in Tierrasanta. It took me almost 2 hours (compared to a drive that would have taken about 20 minutes), but it was not at commuting times (when I guess they would have buses more frequently). And about 6 years ago, I took the trolley downtown (on a weekend) from Mission Valley. Spent a long time trying to get back to Mission Valley, as a game got out of Qualcomm Stadium and in Old Town all the trolleys were heading out of Mission Valley (rather than going into Mission Valley). Those are probably my worst experiences with public transporation, but due to them, I feel driving is much more convienent. I will sometimes take public transportation, but only when I have a lot of extra time (and now that I have kids, it’s even less likely).

[abell]

As for public transport, it really depends on if you live and work near the public transportation stops, and the public transportation has a somewhat direct route. I definitely prefer the trolley compared to the bus. Although neither are optimal. About 10 years ago, I took the bus from USD to my parents home in Tierrasanta. It took me almost 2 hours (compared to a drive that would have taken about 20 minutes), but it was not at commuting times (when I guess they would have buses more frequently). And about 6 years ago, I took the trolley downtown (on a weekend) from Mission Valley. Spent a long time trying to get back to Mission Valley, as a game got out of Qualcomm Stadium and in Old Town all the trolleys were heading out of Mission Valley (rather than going into Mission Valley). Those are probably my worst experiences with public transporation, but due to them, I feel driving is much more convienent. I will sometimes take public transportation, but only when I have a lot of extra time (and now that I have kids, it’s even less likely).

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