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captainastryd t1_itv2j8r wrote

How are you getting to the train station? If you’re driving, you’ll be able to park at the PPM lot on Hayes St and walk over. There’s a parking lot closer to the train station but it feels up quickly.

If you’re biking, the train station is where everyone gets their bike stolen so either bring it with you (if you’re not on peak commuter hours) or lock it down Fort Knox style.

Some booths have outlets for chargers so you can get some work done. You’ll probably loose signal somewhere around Sharon though.

Rush hour is a lot. Train fills up fast on the BOS > PVD route.

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PrincessFig OP t1_itv33rv wrote

Thanks for the input! I was considering biking but I'll grab a ride instead. Good to know about rush hour, too. I'll keep that in mind and do my best to be early.

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TheCyborganizer t1_itvhesk wrote

As a counterpoint, I left my bike at the downtown train station every day from 7-ish in the morning to 6-ish at night for about a year and never had a problem. Normal commuter hybrid bike, normal u-lock, just locking back wheel and frame.

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carfreepvd t1_itvkswu wrote

You can take your bike on the train with you for some of the trains between Providence and Boston. Basically, if you are headed inbound other than the main commuter morning commuter rush, or outbound other than the afternoon rush. If you check the schedule, you’ll see a bike symbol at the top for the times when you can bring a bike. If you’re going on the weekend, you can take a bike anytime.

Another tip for the weekend: be sure to scroll a little lower on the app for the $10 unlimited rides ticket. It’s a big savings over the $12.25 one-way!

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Osburg t1_itvv6x4 wrote

>If you’re biking, the train station is where everyone gets their bike stolen so either bring it with you (if you’re not on peak commuter hours) or lock it down Fort Knox style.

Can confirm. Got one bike stolen in that area. Had it tied to a pole, and the guy took the pole and the bike.

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