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So the high price of gas has you thinking about leaving the car at home. Here's some advice from people who have found alternative ways to get to work.Walking:
Find a place to live that's not too far from work.
Have a backup plan ˜ the bus, a bicycle, a car, a friend with a car.
Carry an umbrella.
Enjoy it."It's pretty easy. We were born with our feet."-- Elizabeth Alley, planner for the city of Raleigh's Urban Design Center, who has been walking about eight blocks to work in downtown Raleigh for two years.Bicycling:
Start easy and make sure you are in shape to ride the distance.
Look for the safest, most pleasant route, even if it isn't the most direct.
Get a feel for the route. Ride it first on a weekend morning when traffic is light and make note of the potholes, narrow shoulders and tricky intersections.
Be aware of the weather and when the sun goes down; wear reflective clothes, outfit the bike with lights and, of course, get a good helmet."You stay in good shape; the environment is not polluted; you don't spend as much money; and it's a real stress reliever if you manage to get on decent roads."-- Suresh Subbarao, 46, network engineer for Cisco Systems in Research Triangle Park, has been cycling to work for 15 years, including the last five from his home in Morrisville.Scooter:
Choose a model carefully; you may need a motorcycle license for more powerful scooters. If you buy a less powerful scooter, don't plan to take it on the highway.
Have a backup. You may want to leave the scooter parked in heavy rain, ice or snow.
Watch for potholes and drivers who may not see you.
Get a leather jacket, or something just as protective."It's fun, especially in such a mild climate. They're just great."-- Laney McMurry, 25, the wine buyer at Fowler's Gourmet in Durham, has been riding a Vespa to work for three years.
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