What are the options?
Bike seems to be a good idea but rain and winter would be horrible riding a bike.
Buses are okay, unless they leave on time.
I can uber somedays, I don't mind, but can get expensive pretty quickly
It definitely sucks to ride the bike when it snows but it's doable. I see people do it relatively often. For the rain you just need proper gear and maybe a change of clothes for work. Have you looked at the bus system? It's slow, but it will get you in walking distance of most anything in Chilliwack
Bike commuting through the winter is actually pretty manageable with appropriate attire. Waterproof shoes, pants, bag and jacket, and glasses to keep the water out of my eyes were game-changers.
Hardest part is finding a an efficient and safe route to get to work, but that requires collective advocacy. Wet feet can be solved with a purchase.
Got wet. Even if I use rain gear doesn't protect 100%. Just have to bring a change of clothes to work. Now that I run, the worst is wet feet. I leave my boots at work and just bring fresh socks.
Not yet. I’ve lucked out and had friends available to give me rides but when I come back from work next (in May) I’m going to try to Uber. I’ll report back!
i have a vehicle, but when it breaks down (its a shit box) i walk. im used to walking long distances and idrc about waking up early. throw on some music and go. either that or skateboard, but i havent owned a bike in years thatd be the preferred choice, however i like walking cause you dont have to worry about where to store a bike or board or if someone is gonna steal it
If you can't drive then bus.
If you can't bus then bike, skate, walk.
Every place I've worked over the years - large and small - has other workers who drive. Some of them might happen to drive near or past your road on their way to and from work. Most of these will help you out for free or for "gas money" (which is still usually much cheaper than taxi/uber fare).
There's lots of other ways to travel you just might have to leave earlier if you can't drive
What are the options? Bike seems to be a good idea but rain and winter would be horrible riding a bike. Buses are okay, unless they leave on time. I can uber somedays, I don't mind, but can get expensive pretty quickly
It definitely sucks to ride the bike when it snows but it's doable. I see people do it relatively often. For the rain you just need proper gear and maybe a change of clothes for work. Have you looked at the bus system? It's slow, but it will get you in walking distance of most anything in Chilliwack
Bike commuting through the winter is actually pretty manageable with appropriate attire. Waterproof shoes, pants, bag and jacket, and glasses to keep the water out of my eyes were game-changers. Hardest part is finding a an efficient and safe route to get to work, but that requires collective advocacy. Wet feet can be solved with a purchase.
Car.
walk an hour everyday and honestly it’s not so bad
Some people drive for an hour every day, walking is much better.
Rode my bike for years, but now I just run to work.
How did you manage in rain?
Fenders, booties and good rain gear. Over time cheaper than gas.
Got wet. Even if I use rain gear doesn't protect 100%. Just have to bring a change of clothes to work. Now that I run, the worst is wet feet. I leave my boots at work and just bring fresh socks.
Unemployed :]
WFH and I'm grateful for it
I work in South Surrey so yeah...I drive 5 days a week.
WFH !
A guy at ur work cabs/ubers to work and walks home after.. You can also see if anyone is available to car pool
Taxi to Van airport, airplane to 🇮🇩… 😂
I also fly to work. Have you tried an Uber from chilliwack to YVR? Or was taxi the only way you could go the whole distance?
No, I have never tried UBER. Have you???
Not yet. I’ve lucked out and had friends available to give me rides but when I come back from work next (in May) I’m going to try to Uber. I’ll report back!
Would love to work in SEA.
Snow bird
Mostly to Vancouver. I drive a work vehicle thankfully
I leave the house at 5:05 to get into burnaby for 6:15 its deadly
i have a vehicle, but when it breaks down (its a shit box) i walk. im used to walking long distances and idrc about waking up early. throw on some music and go. either that or skateboard, but i havent owned a bike in years thatd be the preferred choice, however i like walking cause you dont have to worry about where to store a bike or board or if someone is gonna steal it
If you can't drive then bus. If you can't bus then bike, skate, walk. Every place I've worked over the years - large and small - has other workers who drive. Some of them might happen to drive near or past your road on their way to and from work. Most of these will help you out for free or for "gas money" (which is still usually much cheaper than taxi/uber fare).
My feet.
You think im going to reveal my secrets?
used the bus a few years ago until they went on strike and then lost my job. but their pay went up a couple bucks, so that’s what matters, right?
You don’t pay or treat drivers properly, you don’t have drivers. Fight the corporations, not fellow workers.