Originally Posted by
buzzman
I don't know if "can't" applies to all of us.
If you're a commuter, it pretty much does. Most of us have to be at work by a particular time; we can't just decide to ride in at 11 am because the bike path is less crowded then. My workplace, in particular, is extremely laid back with regard to almost everything
but getting in on time.
Originally Posted by
buzzman
As it turns out I commute at somewhat irregular hours and do not usually work in Boston in the summer time so am not on the bike path often during the summer months. You will find me, and usually only me, on it in mid-February.
Ah, ok, so you're maybe unfamiliar with the goat rodeo that goes on on that path during commuting hours in the fair-weather months.
Originally Posted by
buzzman
I'm only relating my personal experience. The bike path, on most days, works just fine for me.
Correction: on most days that you're on it. That doesn't sound like it's "most days".
Originally Posted by
buzzman
And for me the answer to which is the better route varies on season and time of day. On a Friday night with a baseball game at Fenway if I'm riding home at 10 pm or pre-game at 6pm (both times that I happen to commute) I would definitely prefer the bike path.
I wouldn't. So what if it's a logjam? It lasts for all of two blocks, and they can't go but you can -- you can't breeze right through, but you can manage it. And I highly doubt that "many" are "seriously intoxicated". You just don't see that behind the wheel these days. Irritated and clueless, yes; drunk, no.
Originally Posted by
buzzman
On a gorgeous summer day and I happen to be in Boston and have to get downtown in a hurry then Comm Ave as an alternative is fine. I just don't find it particularly interesting scenery
I'm not in it for the scenery. I'm a commuter and I'm trying to get to work.
Originally Posted by
buzzman
My advice to anyone who rides in Boston (or anywhere)- By all means ride where you are happiest. If the bike path makes you rant- find another route- if Comm Ave makes you rant- find another route, - if you hate every route- take the T- if you hate the T- get a car and drive that in Boston- that'll really give you something to complain about.
I'd say the T is worse than driving these days, by a good long chalk. I had to take the T a couple days ago, and it was just plain wretched. In the time it took me to get from Packard's Corner to St. E's, I could have ridden my bike from St. E's to downtown and back. Sad.