Anyone commute from S.Jersey into Philly? (advice for potentially unsafe areas)
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Anyone commute from S.Jersey into Philly? (advice for potentially unsafe areas)
I have done this on and off since last September... Was looking for route advice. Have you experienced any problems in Camden? I go down Haddon Ave then over to the BF Bridge. Is there a better route? Safer?
To any others reading this thread, how do you handle higher crime rate areas?
My general rules are:
- Don't wear spandex
- Don't make eye contact
- Pedal fast and don't stop
- If i do get a flat, change it in front of the hospital, train station or somewhere there are a lot of people around.
- If I get caught at work late (i.e. after dark) take the train home.
To any others reading this thread, how do you handle higher crime rate areas?
My general rules are:
- Don't wear spandex
- Don't make eye contact
- Pedal fast and don't stop
- If i do get a flat, change it in front of the hospital, train station or somewhere there are a lot of people around.
- If I get caught at work late (i.e. after dark) take the train home.
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Funny, I was just contemplating a way to cross from PA -> NJ and it seems the BF bridge is the only option. Sorry I can't help you with the route though
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your a madman (and i mean that in the BEST possible way). good work on douing such a seemingly undoable commute!
sorry i have no advice, but plenty of respect for you...
sorry i have no advice, but plenty of respect for you...
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Haddon isn't that bad; I go up Broadway every day...
I like your criteria. I _never_ come to a complete stop in Camden! I try to get through there as fast as possible. No other advice. Though I think the 403 goes down Haddon if you want/need to get on the bus. Btw how far down Haddon are you going?
I like your criteria. I _never_ come to a complete stop in Camden! I try to get through there as fast as possible. No other advice. Though I think the 403 goes down Haddon if you want/need to get on the bus. Btw how far down Haddon are you going?
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The only "bad" section (and I use that term loosely since I really haven't had any problems) is the 1-2 miles from Lourdes hospital to Cooper hospital. Yeh, I know, at least there is a hospital on each end.
I have the option of taking Haddon Ave all the way from Haddonfield or going through the park. I usually take the route through the park as the roads are more bike friendly.
I do love Philly for biking though. There is a bike lane almost my entire trip (5th St. to West Philly via Spring Garden.
I just read in the local Metro paper that Philly has the most miles of bike lanes of any city.
I have the option of taking Haddon Ave all the way from Haddonfield or going through the park. I usually take the route through the park as the roads are more bike friendly.
I do love Philly for biking though. There is a bike lane almost my entire trip (5th St. to West Philly via Spring Garden.
I just read in the local Metro paper that Philly has the most miles of bike lanes of any city.
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Originally Posted by loki_1
I have done this on and off since last September... Was looking for route advice. Have you experienced any problems in Camden? I go down Haddon Ave then over to the BF Bridge. Is there a better route? Safer?
To any others reading this thread, how do you handle higher crime rate areas?
My general rules are:
- Don't wear spandex
- Don't make eye contact
- Pedal fast and don't stop
- If i do get a flat, change it in front of the hospital, train station or somewhere there are a lot of people around.
- If I get caught at work late (i.e. after dark) take the train home.
To any others reading this thread, how do you handle higher crime rate areas?
My general rules are:
- Don't wear spandex
- Don't make eye contact
- Pedal fast and don't stop
- If i do get a flat, change it in front of the hospital, train station or somewhere there are a lot of people around.
- If I get caught at work late (i.e. after dark) take the train home.
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Originally Posted by phillybill
How about taking the ferry over vs. the bridge?
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Originally Posted by TuckertonRR
Haddon isn't that bad; I go up Broadway every day...
I like your criteria. I _never_ come to a complete stop in Camden! I try to get through there as fast as possible. No other advice. Though I think the 403 goes down Haddon if you want/need to get on the bus. Btw how far down Haddon are you going?
I like your criteria. I _never_ come to a complete stop in Camden! I try to get through there as fast as possible. No other advice. Though I think the 403 goes down Haddon if you want/need to get on the bus. Btw how far down Haddon are you going?
biked over the BF bridge thru Camden; even though some of those South Jersey rides look tempting.
I would probably take SEPTA to Woodcrest or Lindenwold and ride from there.
Of course you have to go thru Camden to get to/from the BF bridge, and I've heard that most people
have no problems whatsoever when going through without stopping.
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Originally Posted by JugglerDave
My general rule is not to bike through anywhere where I wouldn't walk through. Thus I've never
biked over the BF bridge thru Camden; even though some of those South Jersey rides look tempting.
I would probably take SEPTA to Woodcrest or Lindenwold and ride from there.
Of course you have to go thru Camden to get to/from the BF bridge, and I've heard that most people
have no problems whatsoever when going through without stopping.
biked over the BF bridge thru Camden; even though some of those South Jersey rides look tempting.
I would probably take SEPTA to Woodcrest or Lindenwold and ride from there.
Of course you have to go thru Camden to get to/from the BF bridge, and I've heard that most people
have no problems whatsoever when going through without stopping.
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Originally Posted by TuckertonRR
Haddon isn't that bad; I go up Broadway every day...
I like your criteria. I _never_ come to a complete stop in Camden! I try to get through there as fast as possible. No other advice. Though I think the 403 goes down Haddon if you want/need to get on the bus. Btw how far down Haddon are you going?
I like your criteria. I _never_ come to a complete stop in Camden! I try to get through there as fast as possible. No other advice. Though I think the 403 goes down Haddon if you want/need to get on the bus. Btw how far down Haddon are you going?
Haddon Ave is fine, except for the horrible condition of the roadway (and it's a county road!).
It might look bad, but it's a 'main street' type place, with lots of eyes on the street. It's not like you're riding through a deserted slum.
I've been commuting through Camden (Haddonfield to West Philly) for 7 years, trying to ride 100 times a year.
The best part of riding through Camden is telling people you ride through Camden (watch their eyes bulge). Most folks figure you're dodging bullets the whole way. But I haven't felt threatened on Haddon Ave.
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Originally Posted by loki_1
The ferry would probably work too.. But the bridge is the best part of my commute. The walk/bikeway is above the traffic. It's a good hill climb. And it's a nice view of the city.
The ferry doesn't run early in the morning, and it's really expensive.
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She told me that she goes over the bridge when open.
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Originally Posted by loki_1
I have done this on and off since last September... Was looking for route advice. Have you experienced any problems in Camden? I go down Haddon Ave then over to the BF Bridge. Is there a better route? Safer?
To any others reading this thread, how do you handle higher crime rate areas?
My general rules are:
To any others reading this thread, how do you handle higher crime rate areas?
My general rules are:
- Don't wear spandex:
- Don't make eye contact:
- Pedal fast and don't stop
- If i do get a flat, change it in front of the hospital, train station or somewhere there are a lot of people around.:
- If i do get a flat, change it in front of the hospital, train station or somewhere there are a lot of people around.:
And I wasn't murdered.