Week 3

Summary
Monday - Metro Transit (LRT)
Tuesday - Metro Transit (LRT)
Wednesday - Car (single occupant)
Thursday - Car (single occupant)
Friday - Car (1/2 single occupant, 1/2 carpool)

Notes
In many ways this was a disappointing week as I didn't register a single commute by bike. I had the opportunity to do so on Monday and Tuesday, but the alarm didn't go off on Monday which caused me to scramble to get in on time. By Tuesday I was in the grips of cold-like symptoms, and figured the extra sleep was worth it.

I really wasn't pleased that I had to drive on Wednesday through Friday, but at least there were some situations mitigating my frustration. Each day I drive to this client I receive $8 for mileage reimbursement which can supplement commuting gear. Also, on Friday evening we got together with a friend who lives in St Louis Park so I was able to drive directly there from work. Since my friend works a half mile or so from my house, he was able to pick up my wife and we carpooled on the way home. I'm really glad I didn't have to sit in an hour and a half or so in traffic to drive home, pick up my wife, and head back to St Louis Park.

Next week will be interesting. I have one more day at the client site, but then should be able to commute by bicycle for the rest of the week, assuming I'm feeling better by then. It looks like I will come up a way one commute short of my goal, but if I end up coming in on Friday I could reach it. Stay tuned to find out.