freefall98 t1_ix1tqiz wrote on November 20, 2022 at 2:19 AM

Yeah, the T stops around midnight. They've tried twice to extend hours past midnight, but apparently they deemed it not worth the costs.

Biking at night/after rush hour is kind of nice, in my opinion. There are fewer cars on the road. You just need to make sure you have lights so that you are visible to the cars and other people on the road. Cold is also a valid concern, but 1.5 miles is about ~10 minutes of riding, which isn't that bad.

SweateeSocks OP t1_ix1wu0d wrote on November 20, 2022 at 2:45 AM

i’m not too worried about the cold or cars since it’s after midnight. i’m more worried about snow? this will be my first winter in boston and live downtown so idk how the roads are?

Enkiduderino t1_ix26koh wrote on November 20, 2022 at 4:10 AM

Roads are generally ok unless it’s, like, serious snowstorm territory. If you purchase a bike with winter roads in mind you should be ok in all but the worst conditions. On those occasions, probably worth the Uber.

SweateeSocks OP t1_ix285ie wrote on November 20, 2022 at 4:24 AM

good to know! thank you.

i’ll definitely uber when needed for safety, of course.

psychicsword t1_ix5e1jj wrote on November 20, 2022 at 9:46 PM

1.5 miles is really just a 30-40 minute walk. I would bike most days but if it becomes too bad to bike due to ice then I would walk it. It is far cheaper than Uber and most areas of the city are more than walkable for all genders.

psychicsword t1_ix5di0n wrote on November 20, 2022 at 9:42 PM

Honestly even snow isn't that bad. Bike tires, especially the ones on "hybrid" commuter bikes, cut through the snow pretty well. The real worry is that it freezes over and you can't see the ice.

In the coldest months I used to bike in full ski gear with rain pants rather than snow pants(easier to deal with around the gears but almost just as warm).

If it had just recently snowed or sleeted then I would take the full lane rather than be anywhere near the side of the road. Generally bike planes are entirely impassable once the plowing starts. That is where they dump all the snow so you will be taking the full lane anyway.

SweateeSocks OP t1_ix5dsiy wrote on November 20, 2022 at 9:45 PM

that’s what i’m mostly nervous about is the ice and or slush. i’m not too far, but i will have to cut through boston commons which i’m not sure is just worth going around if i’m nervous about ice