Need Bike Commuting recommendations

[tanglenet]

From the East Bay you can also AC Transit with a bike:

Bikes on Buses | AC Transit

You should also seriously consider getting a folding bike if you plan on using mass transit. Resolves a lot of the issues with bikes on BART and Buses.

[beestly]

Thanks very much. This is all incredibly helpful. I was planning to buy a beater and lock it up, so between that and a little research, it looks like this is doable.

[Oakformonday]

Originally Posted by jade408

Yes the Bart has bike parking but some stations have more issues with theft than most. A few stations have attended bike parking from roughly 7a-9p: fruitvale, 19th, downtown Berkeley.

Just about every station has bike link bike lockers in varying amounts. These cost 5 cents an hour but you need a card to access. It is easy to park, just wheel in. But they can fill up fast.

If you have a beater and lock well your bike should be fine. Most of the inner east bay stations have dozens or hundreds of spots (MacArthur has about 250 bike spots and more coming).

I have parked all day at MacArthur no issue. But parked in the evening at 19th and someone tried to steal my basket.

I just wanted add that the new attended bike parking station at 19th and Broadway is free. I think that is incredible.

I would be wary parking my bike at MacArthur but maybe it is okay. I read that North Berkeley Station is the worst in bike thefts. Then again, maybe I am just being a little to cautious.

[ketch89]

Originally Posted by Oakformonday

I just wanted add that the new attended bike parking station at 19th and Broadway is free. I think that is incredible.

I would be wary parking my bike at MacArthur but maybe it is okay. I read that North Berkeley Station is the worst in bike thefts. Then again, maybe I am just being a little to cautious.

Yeah, I use the new BikeStation at 19th every day. It's freaking AWESOME! Roll up, say hi to Thomas(the attendant), sign in/grab a ticket and go about my day knowing my bike is safe.

[ubringliten]

Originally Posted by VonVan

Am considering moving to Mill Valley or Berkley area with employment in the financial district of SF - both areas are about 16 mile bike ride which I believe is doable from a distance standpoint. However, completely unfamiliar with either the terrain or the bridges - are both the golden gate and the Oakland Bay bridge open/ safe for cyclist traffic? Anyone do these commutes regularly and might be able to chime in on how long and how safe these cycling commutes. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

I have a couple of friends that live in Berkeley and ride everyday to Jack London Square to board the ferry to South City. There are other ferries that go to San Francisco too. Nothing beats a ferry commute to work. Here is the website for info.

I also take the ferry but coming from Oakland.

[jade408]

Originally Posted by Oakformonday

I just wanted add that the new attended bike parking station at 19th and Broadway is free. I think that is incredible.

I would be wary parking my bike at MacArthur but maybe it is okay. I read that North Berkeley Station is the worst in bike thefts. Then again, maybe I am just being a little to cautious.

Actually Dublin has the most thefts. The highest theft isn't where you think it is. MacArthur is middle of the pack. And has lots of bikelink lockers.

http://kron4.com/2014/02/05/bicycle-...bart-stations/