Comments on: Bike to Work

By: Lynn in Charlotte NC

Lynn in Charlotte NC — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:40:04 +0000

Great topic, Kristal! Here in Charlotte we are overloaded with SUVs and the like. Must be all that nasty winter weather we have here – or not. I live less than 1.5 miles from the office. Tried biking a few years ago, but ran into the ‘no place to freshen up’ problem. Also discovered how out of shape I was. I’ve since decided that biking on the greenway is a much better option (although I do drive to get to the greenway, haha). Maybe once I can bike up a small hill without gasping for air, I’ll rethink biking to work. At least when it’s not too hot. Or too cold. Or raining. Or a chance of rain . . .

By: Coyol Realestate

Coyol Realestate — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:04:50 +0000

They had a big segment on the world news just last night about this. It talked about how people in Portland are the nation’s leader’s in bike riding for transportation. Some people we saving as much as $400/month on gas. The city has also implemented some sort of bike rental service where you can take a bike off the rack and return it to one of the many rack locations around the city. This could be something that catches nationwide soon.

By: Carole Cohen

Carole Cohen — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:47:04 +0000

Hey Kristal, I think you came up with a good plan – park the car at the office and scooter/bike to it. I’m still busing it, I’m now on my seventh week. Most days it works out well. Tomorrow I have an open house. One bus to the office. Get materials. Back on same bus to end of street, get on second bus, takes me to the corner of the street and I walk half a block to the open house. Now, I have to use smaller open house signs than normal because well, the big ones are cumbersome on the bus! lol. And there are some places still not bus accessible so I get a ride. Because of that point, I know I will have to get a car because who wants to forego listings or buyers because they aren’t on a bus line. I’m saving for that mini! lol

By: Eric- New Orleans Condos and Lofts

Eric- New Orleans Condos and Lofts — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:26:14 +0000

I walked with a client looking in the downtown area this week. The only disadvatage was that it was hot. I wish I could wear shorts and tennis shoes for those showings. Our second home business has picked up here as people do not need to drive and its actually the thing to do is take the street car and walk. Since we are so backward things are coming full circle.

By: kristal

kristal — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:23:32 +0000

Kenneth ~ What a bummer to hear you had your vehicle stolen. That is horrible!
I agree motorcycles are a great alternative. You live in the perfect climate for riding one most of the year. I’ve done some riding on a small Honda way back when…we purchased in when in college and rode it from N.J. to Ohio. I rode it all the way. At one point some guys on Harley accompanied me along the back roads in Pennsylvania. It was a road trip to remember…

Somehow I think the best business to be in right now might be Motorcycle Sales person!

By: kristal

kristal — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:21:00 +0000

David ~ LOL! If I were living in NYC like you I’s certainly have a bike! I LOVE riding in urban traffic, pretending I have a very cool job as a BIKE MESSENGER! Of course I’m a little Granny now, but I still have young dreams! Get that bike and enjoy the power of being your own engine now!

By: kristal

kristal — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:18:43 +0000

Jamie ~ I so emphasize with you “boondocks” comments. It seems the people in rural America are suffering more with raising gas prices due to lack of alternatives. Perhaps as we go to two wheeled transportation rural America will start riding horses…again?

By: Kenneth Cox

Kenneth Cox — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:56:32 +0000

Great topic Kristal! I’ve considered buying motorcyle myself. I’ve had my class M license since I was around 15, but haven’t used for quite some time. This past weekend, my tahoe was stolen and I was thinking of purchasing a motorcycle to replace. Bicycles are becoming very popular here in Dallas as well, esp in the Downtown Dallas/Uptown area. Many are using popular trails to commute to work to save on gas and get some exercise at the same time. One of the most popular trails here in Dallas is Katy Trail. Great Post!

By: David Bethoney

David Bethoney — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:43:28 +0000

We here in NYC usually feel little impact when oil prices go up but not this time. Even though I don’t drive, I do take taxis quite often and there are reports that every taxi ride will have a surcharge of $1 added on top of the fare…which is huge considering a normal taxi ride is around $7. Perhaps I’ll be purchasing a bike soon!

By: Jamie Geiger

Jamie Geiger — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:31:37 +0000

I wish I had an alternative choice- since I live in the “boondocks” we have no public transportation, and I work from home, so I plan out my days, so if I need to drive into “town” my day is full and I maximize my fuel output. If I have clients looking in my neck of the woods, we usually meet at the property, rather than my brokers office, and we all save a few pennies, or now dollars.