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LIGHTSABER COMMUTE
2011-09-26 08:40:00 To celebrate (and advertise) the release of the new Star Wars The Complete Saga Blu Ray DVD boxset, 20th Century Fox Japan took to commuter trains for some rather creative promotion. The hand rails inside several train cars were converted into mock lightsabers that actually worked via LEDs. Imagine the surprise when commuters got a load of these during rush hour! May "The Force" get you through a long day of work.
Top Five Tips for Going Green on Your Work Commute
2011-09-06 12:07:00 sd Want to know how you can do your bit to save the planet, save some money and maybe even get fit and trim down? Your commute to work is where you can make a difference. With your travel plans modified car insurance, maintenance costs, petrol, and parking tariffs could be a thing of the ...
The Commute - Episode 1
2011-07-14 06:03:00 Guess what? I started a podcast! I really need your help to make this work, so make sure to give me your suggestions for episode ideas, guests, and the like. This should be fun. The Commute - Episode 1: Ping Pong Balls! In the innaugural podcast, I try out my new equipment and discuss the last Harry Potter film, as well as what Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix can tell us about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Don't forget to contact me and let's make this podcast the best it can be!
Commute responsibly for St. Pat's parties via Miller Lite shuttle
2011-03-11 13:45:00 If you're partying for St. Patrick's Day this weekend or next Thursday, leave the car at home and take the CTA. Or avail yourself of free shuttle rides sponsored but Miller Litethe free shuttle will operate from 10 am till 6 pm on Saturday for the parade, and on from 2 till 10 pm on March 17 for the St. Pat's holiday. Here are the scheduled stops: North Corcoran's - Wells and North Avenue Kendall's, Wise Fool's and Halligan - Belden and Lincoln Houndstooth and Rebel - Clark and Newport Benchwarmer's and Addison El - Sheffield and Addison Murphy's Bleachers - Sheffield and Waveland Cubby Bear - Clark and Addison Mad River, Vaughan's and Kirkwood - Sheffield Between Oakdale and...
Metra commute sounds alarmingly like some CTA rides
2010-05-27 14:00:00 I don't usually feature stories about Metra, but there's always an exception. And this one continues the theme from last week: CTA looks great compared to some other city transit systems.(Photo from nlfan.com)This story from Lisa about her commute to Joliet has many key elements that we've complained about with the CTA -- lack of communication on delays, delays out of the CTA's control, and unruly passengers. It just reminds us that things aren't always so rosy on the other side. Thanks for sharing, Lisa.I have a crazy commuting story from last night. I started my commute on Metra on the 6:12pm Heritage Corridor (train 921) from Chicago Union Station to Joliet. We pulled out of the station on time,...
Tricks and tips for keeping your technology safe during your commute
2010-03-11 05:40:00 Joseph Bergerson is not one to take risks on Chicago's public transportation or city streets....
Google Transit Makes Delhi Metro Commute Easier
2010-03-08 12:21:00 Reportedly, DMRC and Google India announced their partnership through Google Transit, to provide complete information on Delhi Metro schedules and routes. Google transit, launched in 2007 is a service integrated with Google maps helping users find out the directions by public transit. Initially launched in United States, China, Japan and Europe now the service has finally arrived in the country with it’s launch in Delhi. Google transit provides extensive information on train timings, station locations, frequency of service, time taken for travel and ticket fares and thus making commute really easy. Manik Gupta, Product Manager, Google Maps & Local said, “Google Transit’s goal is to make public transport information easily accessible and useful. With just a click on a station, commuters can get information showing timings, stations, passing lines, frequency of service etc. As Delhi Metro becomes the favoured public transportation for thousands of commuters...
By: WATblog
CTA cuts: A better commute
2010-02-17 15:10:00 A 28-year-old Lakeview rider wrote to "Going Public" to say his commute has been better since the service cuts. "Regarding the whole CTA bus fiasco, am I one of the only ones that has actually somewhat benefited from the service cuts?I take the Brown Line every morning to Irving Park and then I take the Irving Park bus west to Rockwell. Prior to the service cuts, the No. X80 bus came nine times out of 10.From there, I would have to walk the next five blocks or so to my office. Now that the No. X80 bus has been eliminated, I find myself arriving to work 5-10 minutes earlier than I did prior to the cuts. The Brown Line hasn't...
So really, how bad is your commute after cuts?
2010-02-09 13:00:00 We're now in Day Three of the CTA services cuts. And we've endured at least one full work day of greater intervals between buses and trains.So how did it go yesterday and today? This is an open thread to hear from y'all.Personally, I didn't really notice any difference. But my commute is just one Red Line train fairly early in the rush hour. How about you folks who have to transfer and use buses? For instance, my wife previously used the X80 Irving Park, which was one of the nine express bus routes eliminated. She said her commute was "teeth-grittingly irritating." She had to wait longer for the 80, and then endure stops at nearly every block. Her total commute...
CTA cuts: A 2-hour commute?
2010-02-01 15:00:00 Maria Rivera, 33, of Oak Lawn shared her commute with "Going Public" for its "Sojournal" series, where CTA riders detail their commutes and talk about how they think it will be affected by the upcoming CTA service cuts. Rest of the series is here. More after the jump."Every morning I am literally running out the door at 6:25 so that I can be at my stop in time to catch the No. 53AL South Pulaski. I am very lucky that my bus driver is always very prompt and polite and greets me as I board the bus at 6:30.Lucky for me, I am at the beginning of the route as it heads north into the city, so I am always...
CTA rider: Students worsen my commute
2009-10-19 23:00:00 Michelle E. Jones, 47, of Irving Park wrote to "Going Public" with a complaint about her commute. Her letter continues after the jump."I see from your map you have yet to experience the pleasure of an early morning commute on the No. 80 or No. 80X Irving Park Bus route.On a good day, the commute from California and Irving Park Road to the Quincy Brown Line stop takes 45 minutes. In fact, when I started commuting to my new temp job above Union Station in April, the speed of the trip amazed me.At first I thought it was a fluke, but day after day the commute was a dream. I'd leave my house at 7:00 a.m., get downtown at a...
Oprah Day in Chicago: Morning traffic tweets chronicle commute
2009-09-08 17:08:00 It's officially Oprah Day, or #OprahDay on Twitter. Many are headed back to work fresh off the Labor Day holiday, but they're being greeted by traffic delays, commuting headaches, and re-routes due to the taping of Oprah's 24th season premiere today on N. Michigan Ave....
The Diva Detour: Oprah, give me back my commute!
2009-09-08 16:32:00 (Steph Yiu/RedEye)Did Oprah make your commute go awry? Are you already in line?We'll be blogging all day with responses from our readers, so check back here and stay tuned. Hit the jump for CTA rerouting details.TEXTText the word "Oprah" followed by whatever you'd like to share and your name to 87708. TWITTERShare with us your Oprah experience by tweeting #OprahRedEye. Start your tweets with "Love" or "Hate" so we can tabulate the overall vibe of the event. And, don't forget--we want photos! Lots and lots of them! dyelirious @RedEyeChicago Commute=joke-I'm at ground zero for Oprah-fest. I could care less about meeting her, and I wish she would just go away! 08 Sep 2009 from web in reply to redeyechicago katemp80...
Tales from the Metra commute
2009-08-04 20:00:00 Well, it took them long enough, but someone finally is writing a Metra blog, more or less modeled after CTA Tattler.Actually, the Tales from the Commute blog is only stories about things that author Bob Burnham sees on his 1.5-hour Metra commute from Bartlett. No news yet. And he doesn't seem to post very frequently, but the stories there now are well-written.I'll sign off on this post with the words of my wife, as we rode back from Ravinia on the Metra:"I like riding the Metra. It's like being in a big fish tank. And everything's real clean. There's no piss puddle in the Hobo Corner."(Hat tip to GapersBlock.)...
CTA Prez Rodriguez values family time over a CTA commute -- as he should
2009-07-22 13:00:00 The Sun-Times reported Monday that CTA President Richard Rodriguez was yanking the "company cars" that 68 employees could enjoy at home and at work. Rodriguez himself and 37 other top managers making six figures will lose the perk -- or pay about $200 a month plus gas to lease it from the city. Good for him....
?Get Jobs in Offices, and Wake Up For The Morning Commute?
2008-08-07 13:34:00 I find great pleasure in working. I know that sounds quite odd, but the fact of the matter is, I like to shop and with out money I can't shop and without work I have no money, hence the reason I like work. Did that make sense? I have two ...
By: Pink Rock Candy
Long commute? Good-bye O.C.
2008-08-06 09:05:00 If the folks at RREEF Research are right, O.C. may face an unanticipated challenge in attracting homeowners and tenants in the future: long commutes and lack of public transit. RREEF, the publishing arm of Institutional Real Estate, Inc., analyzed economic trends over the next five years and concluded that high gasoline prices, rising inflation and a declining dollar would lead to major behavioral changes that don’t bode well for suburban parts of O.C. Among the changes: “Long distance commutes have become costly, particularly for lower and mid-level employees. A short automotive commute, a commute by public transport, and even a walking or bicycling commute has become more appealing. Thus, demand will increase for residential locations with good access to employment centers and will decrease for peripheral suburban bedroom communities that are poorly served by transit.” Experts already have suggested that a tight rental market in North County may not just be ...
More Metro Problems
2008-06-11 18:27:00 For the third time in a week, Metro?s orange line was a mess during the evening commute. According to Metro?s press release (which was not online when I left the office at 5:00), the cause was a heat ?kink? in the rails that was discovered at 3:15 p.m. between the East Falls Church and Ballston Metrorail stations. A heat kink is a bend in the rails due to high temperatures. A heat kink?!? Kink is now a technical term?The release says continues by stating that trains are currently sharing a single track and that passengers should expect delays of 30 minutes or more. Shuttle buses are also available.Here was my commute home. I arrived at the Court House station at 5:00; waited for a few minutes for a train; boarded train; stood on train that did not leave the station for five minutes before hearing announcement that shuttle buses would take passengers from Ballston to the four remaining stops; exited the train to see when the next train was going towards DC (the opposite directio...
By: Sean's Ramblings
Metro Commuting
2008-06-10 08:10:00 It was been a rough few weeks for those of us who rely on Metro?s orange line to go to and from work. Last Wednesday, thunderstorms brought down a power line on the tracks between the East Falls Church and West Falls Church stations causing major delays as service was suspended. Even before I left the office, I received e-mail updates from Metro informing me of the outage and the notice that shuttle buses would be available at East Falls Church to take folks to the remaining three stops. Despite the many announcements we received from the train operator prior to arriving at East Falls Church, the station was a mess. There was no one to guide people to the buses or to give announcements with updates. Although I stood outside the station for over an hour, I didn?t move far enough to even see a bus. By then Metro service was restored, and I took my normal route home. The usual 50-60 minute commute took almost 2.5 hours! What I learned from last week?s experience is that we are ...
By: Sean's Ramblings
The Capitals Have You (and Your Commute) Covered
2008-06-03 14:01:00 (c) OnFrozenBlog - http://www.onfrozenblog.com/ - All AboardAs the Caps vs. Flyers Game 7 third period ended in a tie, I turned to my wife and said, “If the game goes past midnight, I’ve got enough cash for the cab home (to Bethesda) — happily, if the Caps win.” Metro Rail closes at midnight, ...
By: On Frozen Blog
Cut Your Commute Time-Live in Cameron Park, CA
2008-05-29 20:22:00 Do you have a plane or planning on buying a plane? Perhaps, you are thinking of retiring or maybe just have a decent commute ride instead of being caught up in traffic. How about a second home? Those were the thoughts of many residents at Cameron Park Airpark. Life is sweet when you walk out of SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Cut Your Commute Time-Live in Cameron Park, CA", url: "http://sacramentorealestatevoi-ce.com/2008/05/29/cut-your-comm-ute-time-live-in-cameron-park-c-a/" });
The morning commute - Japanese style
2008-05-15 12:02:00 Fancy playing Sardines every morning on your way to work? Move to Japan and you can. We all know that maximising use of public transport is the most energy-efficient type of travel, but this is taking it to the extreme.
Pet Peeves About My Daily Commute
2008-05-08 00:44:00 I am a eco-friendly commuter. I ride Portland’s buses and our wonderful (if a bit pricey) Tri-met LightRail system. The entire time, I have a smug look of self-satisfaction plastered on my face, because I know I’m totally awesome for ditching my car. Okay, that last part isn’t necessarily true. That look I have on my ...
By: SodBlog
ATLANTA: #&%*! City?s commute rated worst
2008-05-03 17:20:00 When Forbes.com includes time in traffic and limited public transit, Atlanta gets stuck at the bottom. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Forbes.com has dipped its hand back into the bag of travel statistics and decided Atlanta’s commute is the worst in the nation. Last July Forbes.com combined commute statistics a different way, counting health measures like crash rates, and found ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Jet Commute Update!!
2008-05-02 21:30:00 Remember a couple months ago when Ecorazzi told you about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s daily 380 mile jet commute to and from work? We took a poll and 77 percent of our readers said that Arnold needed to start walking the walk and give up the damn jet already. Well now it looks like he might just ...
By: Ecorazzi
Cuba to commute death sentences
2008-04-29 13:12:00 Raul Castro has brought in a series of gradual social reformsCuba's President Raul Castro says nearly all death sentences are to be commuted to prison terms of between 30 years and life. It is the latest in a series of liberalising measures.
By: Get rich
16 Surefire Ways to Make Your Commute Less Stressful
2008-04-29 02:32:00 Most people spend around 25 minutes each day traveling to work. Over the course of one year that could amount to more than 200 hours merely traveling to and from work. Researchers have found that commuters experience significantly high levels of stress. However, they also point out that not all commuting is created equal, nor does ...
By: Dietriffic
The Longer The Commute, The Harder Home Values Were Hit?
2008-04-22 00:01:00 National Public Radio (NPR) ran a story today that suggests that areas with longer commutes and the lack of a good mass transit system are getting harder hit than those areas closer in with a proper mass transit system. This story hits very close to those in Loudoun County considering the sharp decrease in home values and the proposed Dulles Rail project being dead in the water. To listen to and/or read the story, click here. Further Reading: "Update On Dulles Rail Project and Proffer System - Straight From Richmond" -Danilo
What's that commute costing you?
2008-04-17 02:19:00 The Tampa Tribune reports that Tampa Bay is one of the costliest places for commuting. A 2006 study by the Washington-based Center for Housing Policy said the region tied for the top spot among 28 major metropolitan areas when it comes to the percentage of income working families spend on commuting. According to the report, families in the Tampa Bay area earning $20,000 to $50,000 a year devote a third of their incomes to getting to and from work. That tied us with Pittsburgh and Kansas City for the highest commuting costs. Now there's a Web tool for counting the costs by neighborhood. The site was launched by the Center for Neighborhood Technology in partnership with The Brookings Institution. Go to http://htaindex.cnt.org then select the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater region and then choose a specific neighborhood. The "advanced" feature allows users to break down costs by "vehicle miles traveled." Fish Hawk residents, for example, commu...
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 10
2008-04-10 14:44:00 This morning greeted me with 68 degrees f. and bright sunshine as I rolled out of the Casa for the Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. Right on the coast it was clear blue sky's but just a couple of miles inland there was a hazy lite fog rising. Traffic was heavy on both the surface streets as well as on the Toll Roads where it was painfully crawling along here & there for no apparent reason. The two FHP Cruisers that tend patrol the Suncoast Parkway / Veterans Expressway like to sit here in the mornings. It's just over the crest of a hill when heading Southbound so by the time you see them, they have you locked. I guess it's just the Thursday Crazies that make the cagers drive like idiots all bunched up on the Toll Roads. Oh Well, It's a beautiful FlatLand Spring Morning and hey, it's Florida outside! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,M...
Don?t Commute, Don?t Pollute
2008-04-04 21:46:00 They say that location is everything. Where your business is located can certainly have a big impact on your operations and your bottom line. It can also have a big impact on the planet. Many small...
By: Green Options
Interesting Commute...
2008-03-20 14:24:00 Apparently it was an interesting commute for drivers and transit riders in the Toronto area today with a major highway closed because of cattle, and a smoke incident on the subway. Incidentally, my traveling companion and I who take the subway to our teaching placement every morning just squeaked through ten minutes before the subway was shut down. Must be our lucky day! More to come...
By: LAMLand
Building collapse clogs Manhattan commute
2008-03-05 04:31:00 NEW YORK (CNN) -- A vacant apartment building in Manhattan that locals say appeared to be falling apart for months collapsed Tuesday, officials said.
By: Get rich
Morning Commute
2008-03-03 19:53:00 On Monday mornings at 8am I have the privilege of teaching a Beach Pilates class right on the main resort beach. Mind you, I tried to sell the idea of a Grace bay beach Pilates class to every resort on Provo and NOT ONE went for it! In fact, I received a call the other day from the concierge at Grace Bay Club asking if I could teach Pilates to one of their guests. I replied, "Only if they come over to Parrot Cay on a day pass and book with me at the Spa!" Anyway, enough of that.If I do not have a private or anything immediately after class I love to walk home on the beach. Here are photos of this morning's 15 minute commute.This first photo is the view of the water at 9am when class was over.Then we have the long look at my destination (I live in central housing just left of the rocky point).And finally the point as I am closer to home.Not a bad life, huh?Tags: Photographs, Parrot Cay, Caribbean, Turks and Caicos, Living In Caribbean, Pilates, grace bay, grace bay club, lynda ...
My Commute
2008-02-26 14:05:00 Ya’ll, this one has to be quick, ’cause I gotta start billing clients an ungodly amount of money for my time. And the sooner I start billing clients an ungodly amount of money for my time, the sooner I can go home, sit on my ass and eats me some fish sticks (they’re phallic and ...
Commuting in FlatLand - Feb 21
2008-02-21 14:55:00 I t was a very nice 63 degrees f. when I started the Motorcycle Commute to Tampa this morning. The road was still damp from the rains moving through the area this morning. There will be rain on & off all day today, and we need it. Traffic move very well on surface streets as well as the Toll Roads. I didn't see any LEO's this morning during the commute. They have been present during the commute home in the evenings. It seemed that every cager that came up behind me this morning had a cell phone plastered to the side of their heads. Man do I hate their arrogance and cavalier attitudes about the safety of all around them. It's Thursday in FlatLand and hey! It's Florida Outside. Have a Great Day everybody. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Feb 20
2008-02-20 14:47:00 53 degrees f. with heavy cloud cover moving in were the conditions of this morning's Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. Traffic moved well on surface streets as well as the SunCoast Parkway/Veterans Expressway. I passed several Motorcycles on the route this morning but not a single LEO to be found. It warmed up to 58 f. by the time I made it to the Office and should make it to the mid 60's for the commute home this evening. It's Hump Day in FlatLand and the riding is good. Have a Great Day everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Morning Commute
2008-02-11 08:02:00 "Oh, why is there so much traffic in the seaway?? I hate Monday mornings... Anyways, as I was saying, Stephanie, I wouldn't be so into this beading thing right now if it weren't for you. Five years ago, you were the one who told me to make a beaded flamingo. And now look at me! Thank you so much for the inspiration. I am very grateful that I've found something I really love to do... Now, after I take you to work, I'm headin' back home. I took the day off to do beadwork." :D(click to enlarge)
By: The Lone Beader
The Super Bowl Commute: A Lesson Learned
2008-02-03 16:58:00 As the morning of the Super Bowl has arrived, two distinct groups have made themselves known. No, I am not talking about the Giants and the Patriots. These two colossal titans are “The Sports Nuts vs. The Commercial Nuts.” While sports fans all over the world are getting ready to watch a ...
By: Jewneric
It's a Long Commute
2008-01-29 19:26:00 I had a great commute home last night! Now that I work in Dirty Jerz a few days a week my commute is longer. I still live in NYC. There's no way I'd move to Jerz. Anyway, I take a bus to a subway to a NJ transit train to a shuttle (the kind that ... Read and post comments | Send to a friend
By: Gerri Atric
And I Thought My Commute Sucked!
2007-12-16 23:27:00 AM New York has an interesting article about a man who commutes 175 miles from Montrose to Long Island 4 days a week. That’s a SIX hour commute! Editor’s Note: I will never complain about my daily commute to Wilkes-Barre ever again.
Monday Commute
2007-12-04 03:29:00 Driving to work this morning was a challenge. You see, I had to be there at 7 AM. I have a long commute so I was up at 5 AM and running out the door. This wasn't the challenging part though. The challenge started about four miles from home. Traffic came to a screeching halt. *sigh* Not a good start to what is already going to be a long day. After sitting in traffic for almost 45 minutes,
Equine commute
2007-11-10 19:01:00 Yesterday, me, M., and J. Lee were hanging out in the parking lot (gravel pit) at the U when we noticed... Something worth blogging. It should have seemed almost commonplace, considering the area; instead, it was scarily surreal.Boondocks University is located in the center of a rather large town, amid several busy streets. Just so you know.Well, we happened to see two men riding past the parking lot, but they weren't in cars. They were on horseback. We followed their progress down the street, laughing in amusement as they spurred their horses into a trot across a busy intersection to try to beat a red light.Only in Mississippi.Strange thing is, I've never seen anyone riding horseback through a city before. Sure, lots of people have horses around here and ride on country roads, but never within city limits. I couldn't even begin to count the number of times that I've been stuck behind slow-moving tractors or backhoes or hay-hauling farmers or cattle-hauling trailers on m...
By: The Clumsy Ninja
How do you commute in this city?
2007-11-01 12:00:00 With each passing day in Mumabai, the traffic is becoming worse, the roads are going to the dogs (if they already were not) and traffic snarls have become routine. It amazes me, how luxary cars zoom( rather jump) on these fractured roads! This lack of basic infrastructure plauges every citizen. Despite a hefty budget spent on ...
And I Thought my Bike Commute was Bad
2007-10-26 03:56:00 Every time I travel on somewhere my bike I experience the heart-pounding feeling of impending death, and plenty of frustration. It seems Torontonians, especially the uptownians, have not yet realized their beloved car culture is dying. My bike commute usually consists of at least a handful of the following: people honking randomly at me as if to say "what are you doing on MY ROAD?", the delivery vehicles in the bike lanes, the cars stopped in the no-stopping-zones, the drivers too lazy to signal their lane change, the three or four cars that go through every red light, and the bike lanes with a 4 lanes of traffic and a raises streetcar right-of-way in the middle (St. Clair & Poplar Plains). Or I get caught in traffic because some impatient yahoo in a huge car wondering what's the blockage ahead (not considering that the blockage is more huge CARS) has to pull all the way over to the right to have a look, leaving not enough inches for wee little me and my wee little bike to get thro...
By: Red Jenny
Commute From Hell
2007-10-13 16:05:00 Last night it took us just over 4 hours to get to the house. We left NYC at 9PM thinking that the bulk of the traffic would have left before that. WRONG. The Xavier chairs are now very happily residing in the dining room. They seem to be settling in quite nice and Upstate Mom loves them too. Will upload pics later, right now I'm a pile of jello on the couch. This weekends To Do List:1. unearth the sewing machine. 2. take out screens and put in the storm doors.3. take out the a/c units.4. chandelier to fixer guy in Saugerties?5. architectural salvage in Kingston?6. Sams Club - the Fiance loves that place7. sweet talk Upstate Mom into making roast chicken, broccoli & mashed potatoes. 8. find extra sidetable topper in guest bedroom. 9. meet with Matt-The-Contractor. OK, further proof that Matt is the contractor that totally gets me? I called him yesterday and he said "Hey, there's a sign up in the pizza parlor, they are looking for you!". To which I responded "What? Huh?" and he said...
By: I Love Upstate
Friday's Did You Know? The old Commute...
2007-10-13 00:00:00 You think our commutes from the Eastside to Seattle are hard now? Consider this. Back in the day when The Tolt/Carnation area was being settled, the commute was much much worse. Did you know a commute from Seattle to the... |
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