Originally Posted by FBinNY

That makes more sense. I couldn't imagine a 3hrs each way daily commute. But I do agree that multi-modal is a great thing.

I suspect we could do a better job promoting bike commuting if we talked about using it as a "last mile" link in a multimodal commute. It could be used at either or both ends, and for many would not need to be carried on the train, as in ride to commuter line station, leave bike, rail in to city, transfer to subway.

I generally ride all the way to work, but there is a bus alternative, and when I can't ride, I'll bike to the bus stop and leave the bike there, hidden behind a gracious homeowner's fence.