Bus/Bike vs. Car for $$$

[KnottedYet]

And close to enough for a pair of waterproof Ortleib back roller panniers! (in yellow and black)

And today is payday!

And I have to go to the LBS tomorrow anyway, so....

[missymaya]

when I was commuting for my old job I would save about $20-$40 a month on gas, so I took that money and put it towards my bike fund. I finally saved enough $$ to purchase my new bike, woohoo for commuting. But, my new job doesn't have a shower and I'm currently not enrolled in summer classes and me spending over $160 a month for a gym membership here on campus for only 2 1/2 months is pointless (plus the cost of locker rental); it would cost more to commute than to drive, so I see where commuting can be an issue.

[b.moe]

A day's pass (as I don't get a free one) is 3.50 (USD) in Cleveland, and that adds up for five days a week. It's possible to ride downtown from the suburbs in about an hour and a half without taking a bus, but if anyone rides or lives in the Northeastern Ohio area (commuters?), Cleveland winters are pretty unpredictable and the roads are terrible, which makes even riding to the bus stop a super pain. Also, there's no transport in the downtown area except the bus (no underground). Weighing it out, the other three seasons of the year might save me some money and there are many other benefits.

I started trying to take my bike all over town and leaving my car behind - I've saved about 20 bucks in gas this past two weeks, and I have an economy-style hatchback so that's about a full tank - BUT, I've gotten two flats and had to do some other maintenance. I'm still trying to figure out what locations are best for the bike or maybe better for the car. However, I don't have a rack and panniers, so that makes a difference too when trying to bring a days worth of things along with me.

[Geonz]

I certainly haven't saved much money by selling my car, at least not yet. However, there's more to life than saving money.