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Compute, commute. Rinse and repeat.

Entries from January 2008

Assorted links for the multi-modal commuter

January 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment


An assortment of pointers that may be of interest to the multi-modal commuter, including the CharlieCard Mitten for transit smart cards, the upcoming pay-as-you-go car insurance from Milemeter, a thought on new directions for Zipcar, a Dahon folding bicycle that is now backed by the REI Guarantee, and a bit of solace to those waiting for a late bus.

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Basic accounting for bicycle commuters

January 7th, 2008 · No Comments

I’ve seen several web-based tools for cyclists to keep track of their rides, but rarely see one designed specifically for commuting. A recent post by Noah at Commute by Bike described the spreadsheet that he uses to keep track of his bicycle commuting. … Add a bit of code, and your spreadsheet can email you when it’s time to recharge the batteries in your lights and sound system.

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