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Becky - AUSTIN, TX
What are the best things about commuting in Austin?
"The beautiful city - Townlake, lots of greenspace, TREES!!"
What are the worst things about commuting in Austin?
"Austin is part of the 'Texas Hill Country'."
What kind of bike do you commute on?
"Currently, Lois, my Electra cruiser."
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Max - BOSTON, MA
What are the best things about commuting in Boston?
"It's a beautiful city, with no strip malls or super-wide streets. There's lots going on the streets. The scenery changes with the seasons: spring bloom and fall foliage are my favorites."
What are the worst things about commuting in Boston?
"Potholes. They're more like craters than potholes." Max P.
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Robyn - MADISON, WI
What would make you ride more often?
"Currently I bike to work every day, although as this summer and my pregnancy progresses, I may have to make some accommodations for the heat. The factors that have really made a difference are the convenience (it takes about as long to bike into work as it does to take the bus), the logistical support from the University (which strongly advocates non-car transportation since car parking is so limited and expensive), the health benefits, and the sheer enjoyment."
How many miles do you commute per week?
"I commute just under 7 miles a day, at least five days a week - about 35 miles a week altogether."
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Dean - MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN 
What are the best things about commuting in Minneapolis/St. Paul?
"Riding, riding, riding! I ride across the Stone Arch Bridge (Mpls) every day and the scenery brings a smile to my face every time...it's refreshing in the morning and relaxing in the afternoon. What more could you ask for?" Pamela J.
"Pretty good number of other people doing it." Jess F.
"Staying in shape, riding the river drives, going almost as fast as cars and not polluting." David S.
What are the worst things about commuting in Minneapolis/St. Paul?
"Cars driving in the bike lane. Winter - snow and ice." Jess F.
"No bike access to Nicollet Mall during the hours we need it most." Jamie & Jennifer M.
"Too many workplaces do not offer showers and/or places to store bikes." - Tom M.
What would make you ride more often?
"I ride almost everyday but People in my building would ride more often if United Properties Officially allowed bikes into their buildings so we didn't have to sneak em in Their excuse is they think bicycles are a Maintenance nuisance and they don't look professional. More bike storage downtown. Lockers and bike racks." Jamie & Jennifer M.
How long have you been commuting?
"I began commuting by bike about 28 years ago. When I had a parking spot downtown and needed a car for work, I drove for many years. Then a couple years ago, I began riding my bike to work every day. It keeps me in shape all year." - Donna B.
How many miles do you commute per week?
"I try to do 2 trips a week which is 90 miles total." Tom R.
What kind of bike do you commute on?
"Most of the year I ride a Specialized Sirrus with Michelin tubeless tires. It's light-weight aluminum and fun to ride. During the snowy/icy months, I ride my mountain bike with studded tire." Donna B.
"A Bianchi Blizzard. It was a gift from my boyfriend so that I could commute without riding my mountain bike. I was aghast when he brought it out with fenders on it but every day that it rains I thank him for being so smart!" Pamela J.
"When it is cold and/or dark I ride an old StumpJumper that I built up specially for commuting. Otherwise an old Peugot racing bike I built up specially for commuting. Both bikes have tough tires and/or Mr. Tuffys, rear rack, lights, fenders." Tom R.
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CHICAGO, IL
What are the best things about commuting in your town?
"Talking to newspaper vendors and waving to dog walkers" Julius N.
"Fresh start to the day and a chance to shake off the day's ills. Also, much faster, cheaper and helps me stay fit." Brandon A.
"Commuting in Chicago is a wonderful way to get anywhere in the city. There is a large cycling community that seems to be growing in size every year." Taymoor S.
What are the worst things about commuting there?
"The car drivers are totally non-observant of bike lanes and refuse to share any road space." Mike W.
What would make you ride more often?
"Only tougher legal legislation to uphold our rights would change my opinion." Mike W.
"I ride almost every day. I would ride more often if the weather was a bit more cooperative, but I do venture out into bad weather when I'm in the mood. Otherwise, there isn't much that keeps me off my bike." Taymoor S.
How long have you been commuting?
"1976"- Julius N.
"25 years or more" Bill L.
How many miles do you commute per week?
"I am retired now. I used to bike about 30 miles each day round trip to work. I would average 50% of the time over the entire year. Now I use the bike for running errands, etc. Even Doctor appointments." Bill L.
What kind of bike do you commute on?
"Phat - Urban Commando" Julius N.
"I commute on a 2000 Specialized Rockhopper hardtail mountain bike with road tires during the spring/summer/fall months, and the same bike with all-terrain tires during the winter months." Taymoor S.
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DENVER, CO
What are the best things about commuting in Denver?
" So many trails and for the most part the drivers are tolerant as long as you follow the rules." Penny Q.
"The amount of bike lanes and trails." Darrin L.
What are the worst things about commuting in Denver?
"The smog and people on cell phones." Darrin L.
"Unpredictable pedestrians who step out into pavement without looking; other cyclists who make all of us look bad to drivers by blowing through stop signs and lights without looking!; drivers approaching me who turn left in front of me when I have the straight right of way; when it is obvious drivers do not understand my hand signals for turning; drivers who pass too close." Dorothy T.
What would make you ride more often?
"Year round daylight savings time. Can you help with that?" Penny Q.
How long have you been commuting?
"10 years" Penny Q.
"Since about 1991, starting on a rural Alabama highway." Dorothy T.
How many miles do you commute per week?
"15 miles one way." Darrin L.
What kind of bike do you commute on?
"1989, I think, Fuji Thrill mountain bike with slick tires and panniers." Dorothy T.
ORLANDO, FL
1. What are the best things about commuting in Orlando?
"It lowers your expenses & gives you new perspectives on the current environment." Jim H.
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PORTLAND, OR
1. What are the best things about commuting in Portland?
"Lots of company on bikes, nice roads, mild weather for most of the year." Michael R.
"Portland is an incredible place to bike commute. I love crossing the river, I love the bike lanes and the bike boulevards. More than that, it's social and healthy." Scott B.
2. What are the worst things about commuting in Portland?
"Getting to work. Being held up by automobile traffic in the downtown core." Michael R.
3. What would make you ride more often?
"Having to work more than five days a week. I commute by bike all the time." Michael R.
"I ride my bike everywhere I go. Most of my friends now ride bikes and it has made a real difference compared to before, when we had to coordinate with the car people." Jessica R.
4. How long have you been commuting?
"Since November 13, 2002." Michael R.
5. How many miles do you commute per week?
"My ride is 3 miles each way, so 30 miles. But I ride to meetings and shopping, so double that." Scott B.
6. What kind of bike do you commute on?
"Usually a modified mountain bike (Bridgestone MB3 with slicks, fenders, rack, bike bucket, etc.), sometimes a custom-built steel touring bike (Vanilla Bicycles) or, in the summer, a fast single-speed with no accessories." Jessica R.
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SAN DIEGO, CA
1. What are the best things about commuting in San Diego?
"Weather, and relatively bike-aware drivers." Terry H.
"Climate, bike lanes, lots of other bikers." - David S.
"Why would I ever ride a car when I could drive a bicycle? In SD, good weather nearly year 'round is a major benefit/incentive." - Daniel G.
2. What are the worst things about commuting in San Diego?
"The worst thing about commuting is getting off my bike to go into an office (which fortunately has great views of a lagoon)."- Dennis V.
3. What would make you ride more often?
"Continuing price hikes in gas, traffic & parking hassles." Patti R.
"Kick the mouse potato habit (like I'm doing here, hey I could be out riding)" Ray R.
4. How long have you been commuting?
"I have been commuting by bike since my first day of college nineteen years ago." Dennis V.
5. How many miles do you commute per week?
"My goal is 40 miles a week, but I'm behind schedule for the year." Ray R.
"I ride around 100 miles a week. One day is with the San Diego Bicycle Touring Club." Patricia C.
6. What kind of bike do you commute on?
"Cannondale A2000 (touring bike)." David S.
"Trek Mtn Bike, Trek Road Bike or Bike Friday" Terry H.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA
1. What are the best things about commuting in San Francisco?
"The weather is great and the winds are predictable." Joe L.
"Courteous and safe motorists." Joe B.
2. What are the worst things about commuting in San Francisco?
"Discourteous and unsafe motorists." Joe B.
3. What would make you ride more often?
"Better streets with less auto and truck traffic." Joe L.
4. How long have you been commuting?
"I've been commuting and shopping by bike 40 years, since I was about 10 years old." Joe B.
5. How many miles do you commute per week?
"75 miles" Joe L.
6. What kind of bike do you commute on?
"A beat up Novaro mountain bike with red Ortlieb panniers" Joe L.
"I usually commute on my Breezer Villager town bike with a Nexus geared hub." Joe B.
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SEATTLE, WA
1. What are the best things about commuting in Seattle?
"The friendly cyclists and gorgeous views of the lakes, trees, and mountains!" Marissa S.
"Overall pretty cyclist friendly drivers, cities, and regional trail system." Jason O.
2. What are the worst things about commuting in Seattle?
"Rainy weather prohibits more folks from commuting consistently (myself included)." Jason O.
"The broken concrete on some roads, and the lack of bike lanes on busy roads." Theresa S.
3. What would make you ride more often?
"In general, more bike lanes on roads." Marissa S.
4. How long have you been commuting?
"I don't consider myself a full-blown commuter. Last year...on average I rode to work about 2 days per week. This year I won't even say. I've been riding my bike to work for 10 years." Jason O.
5. How many miles do you commute per week?
"Currently, the commute is 8 miles round trip, but I've been tacking on extra training miles for summer events." Marissa S.
6. What kind of bike do you commute on?
"Bike Friday Petite Pocket Rocket Pro" Marissa S.
"Old hardtail mountain bike with slicks/racks/fenders/etc." Jason O.
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TUCSON, AZ
1. What are the best things about commuting in Tucson?
"No snow or slush to deal with." Mike M.
"Our weather and the bike paths available." Alicia F.
2. What are the worst things about commuting in Tucson?
"100+ degrees may thru Sept." Mike M.
3. What would make you ride more often?
"Self discipline." Mike M.
4. How long have you been commuting?
" This is the start of my third week." Alicia F.
5. How many miles do you commute per week?
"My commute is 5 miles each way or 10 miles altogether. My goal is to do this two or three times per week. I take the bus on the other days. I'm limiting my drive to work to one day per week, usually when there are many chores or stops I have to make before going home." Alicia F.
6. What kind of bike do you commute on?
"Calfee Luna Pro." Mike M.
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