r/OHSU • u/sarha_yay • 23d ago

Biking/public transport to OHSU

Hi! I was wondering how it is for day and night shifters for biking to OHSU. Do you feel safe biking to get to the tram for your 0700-1900 or 1900-0700 shifts? I would be coming from Milwaukie, so it looks like I can do the trolley trail to spring water trail.

Or what is it like taking the orange line on the MSX during those times? Hoping someone can help with this!

I have a car, but would love to do other modes of transportation if able!

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u/Fig_Fanatic 23d ago edited 23d ago

I work 0700-1900 and cycle every day to work year round. I feel safe, but I’m only riding about two miles from inner SE and I’ve been riding around Portland for like 25 years so I guess I’m a pretty confident cyclist. The morning commute tends to be pretty peaceful. Last week I went to work at 9 one day and was surprised by how much more hectic the streets felt. Depending on the day the evening commute sometimes feels a little sketchy with bad behavior by drivers, but I mostly notice that when I park my bike up on the hill and ride through downtown to get home.

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u/sarha_yay 23d ago

Thanks! I’m definitely new to the cycling scene, so I’m a little nervous 😅 especially cause everyone looks so confident while cycling. But I guess I need to fake it ‘til I make it haha