How Was Your Commute Today?

[SheFly]

SheFly, are you commuting into Boston?
Details, please.

Allston, actually. Started a job at Harvard Business School about 5 weeks ago. It's a much better bike commute than Marlborough (although my commute from the bedroom to the office was nice ).

SheFly

[Crankin]

Congrats on the job. I remember you were talking about that possibility.
Do you still have Friday afternoons free?

[Biciclista]

Pfunk, please keep us posted..

HEY IT's BEAUTIFUL in Seattle today! a great time to be on a bike!!

[pfunk12]

I e-mailed Mayor Fenty about almost getting killed twice recently by crazed motorists in his city. His response is below. I'm sure a staffer wrote it but still...

Thank you for reaching out to the Mayor's Office regarding the safety of cyclists in the District of Columbia.

I am pleased to report that the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is working hard to make the District one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the country. DDOT is continually working to connect and expand the bicycle- and pedestrian-related infrastructure in the District.

Thank you for your email and your passionate concern for cyclists in the District of Columbia. Your comments have been taken into account and have been sent to officials at DDOT and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

My administration continues to strive to act in a manner that has the best interest of your community and the District of Columbia as a whole in mind. The continued interest and feedback from the community is always welcomed. It is emails like yours that have kept the city on task as we move forward in making improvements around the District. Thanks for writing and for your support.

Sincerely,

Adrian M. Fenty
Mayor

[7rider]

Wow. If that's not a canned response, I don't know what is.

[pfunk12]

Wow. If that's not a canned response, I don't know what is.

I know. The probably took out the word "pedestrian" and inserted "cyclist".

[Biciclista]

Pfunk, do you have a local bike organization that does advocacy work??

[mouse59]

It rained the whole way in, but it was so nice! It always is!

[HillSlugger]

I did my Bike to Work ride. They moved our rally point further south which made it less convenient for me. I think there were only around 12 riders or so when I was there.

Beautiful weather for a ride!

[ColoKate]

Finally kicked off biking to work today on my 15-yr-old ratty mountain bike. It was wonderful, around 50 degrees and sunny. About 4 of the 5 miles were on empty, peaceful residential streets. Even with a heavy backpack holding my purse, lunchbox, locks and a change of clothes, it was so much more enjoyable than taking the bus and about the same length of time. Can't wait to ride home! Hoping to start off 5 for 5 to make this a habit