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Snow is coming…so we took down the paywall

Snow is coming…so we took down the paywall

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Due to Wintry conditions on our commute, we have taken down the paywall for Clever Commute Premium features 
That means that all users have all Premium features FOR FREE at this time.

Call to action: Logout/login AND restart the app

List of features – https://clevercommute.com/premiumfeatures
More info about Premium – https://clevercommute.com/premium

Suggestions to see some of the most-helpful features:

(1) Go to Settings => “Comms & Config”

  • Change the value of “History – Alerts” to see more than just 2 hours of recent history
  • Speed up your refresh interval
  • Add color-coding to Recent Alerts

(2) Go to Settings => “My Commute” and add a second and third commuting line

…and of course, tonight, use our enhanced departureboard with track prediction

Please use this opportunity to share info and help each other.
Please use the Contact feature of our web site if you have any questions.

What commuters are saying about their return-to-office commute

What commuters are saying about their return-to-office commute

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This page is a work in progress and, with your input, will continue to evolve

Rider Compliance

A NJT train rider reports that everyone wears masks and social distancing 90% of the time

What to pack

Find the right balance of light and safe.

    • Hand sanitizer - yes
    • Food and drink - no (so drink your coffee before or after the commute)

Let’s post and share about RTO (Return to office)

Let’s post and share about RTO (Return to office)

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Hammer and Wrench on Apple iOS 13.3 The one-liner: Feel free to post on CleverCommute using the "Return to office" category...or simply use the abbreviation rto (or RTO) in your message...and the app will categorize it for you.

Has something changed?:  Yes! Due to the unique Covid-related environment, we have modified our filtering logic. Users can now use the app's Participate feature to share (and ask) in ways that previously may have been set aside for moderator review.  So if you want to know if the trains are safe/crowded/clean ... then ask the folks who have the info: the people who ride.

Why the change?: As discussed in early October, it has become clear that this network of commuters wants to help each other...share with each other. Some of you have been commuting throughout the pandemic. Some of you recently started. Some may be starting soon (or later).
So let's do what Clever Commuters do best: let the information flow.

How?: For the most part, you post your comment or question as you always have (instructions). But please identify your return to work-related message as such in one of two ways when using the app's Participate feature:
1. Set option #2 (What's happening) to the first choice: Return to office
-or -
2. Simply use the acronym rto (lower or upper case) in the body of your message. Our technology will auto-categorize it!
Note: rto is not a hashtag. It's simply the three-letter abbreviation.

 

 

 

I’m [encouraged]/[horrified] because NYC is [rebounding]/[worse than ever]

I’m [encouraged]/[horrified] because NYC is [rebounding]/[worse than ever]

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Here at Clever Commute, we're evolving our model in order to help people prepare for the eventual return to work (RTW). No one expects RTW to happen all at once...and I expect that the experience will vary by location, person, industry, etc.

But when I recently asked folks who are currently are commuting "what do you see?"...I was surprised at the diversity of replies I received. The 2 in the table below came into my mailbox virtually back-to-back.

Clearly: perceptions will vary. Both of the commuters have a long history of sharing reliable info on Clever Commute.
So, as I was once told: "Don't listen to anybody. Rather, listen to everybody."

Maybe you love NYC. Maybe you need NYC. Maybe both. Let's give it our support...with an open mind.

Commuter A said...Commuter B said...

There are so many misperceptions on the news
People say to me: "I would commute except I'm scared of the homeless."
However, I haven't found that to be a problem at all.
In fact I see less homeless than usual (and I've taken the train, the bikes, and the subway, so I've had lots of opportunities).

The homeless population is worse now then early 90’s and it is under reported.
The aggressive nature of those seeking money is unreal.
It is hard to believe how dirty and disgusting the area around Penn Station is.

 

What’s new in version 5.0.3

What’s new in version 5.0.3

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Bug Fixes

  • Unsubscribe link not working properly
  • 6 and 22 hour snooze feature does not default to proper start time
  • Metro North MyTrains Selector shows (#)
  • Fix RSS feeds rendering issue

Tech / Infrastructre

  • Resolve timezone issue for app log
  • Update Web SSL certificate valid until June 2020
  • UIWebView API Deprecation
  • iOS - Missing Push Notification Entitlement
  • Implement remote hosted database backups
  • Update e-mail inbox structure
  • Improve monitoring/alerts for back-end servers
  • Ensure proper function of ads on free version
  • Upgrade push notification library
  • Update overall app wrapper/hanlder
  • Fix LIRR GTFS memory size issue
  • Upgrade the Firebase Crashlytics SDK
  • Upsize back-end server
  • Fix GTFS duplicate validation
  • Fix Comms & Config (toggles)
  • Upgrade plugin for push notifications
  • Fix MyTrains and Commuter Forecast add/remove/render

Let’s work together in these exceptional times

Let’s work together in these exceptional times

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(Posted on the eve of Phase 1 of NYC COVID-19 reopening )

Clever Commute is a small business. Funded and operated by a 5-day-a-week NYC commuter.

I have been doing this for 14 years...and I'm not planning on stopping anytime soon.

As a way to thank our Premium users, I am offering (at no cost) the opportunity for you to use the Clever Commute platform to promote/advertise your product or service.

Logistical notes:

  • If you (or your spouse/family) have a product or service which would benefit from exposure to the tri-state commuter community, then please contact me.
  • Due to supply and demand, we may not be able to accommodate all.
  • This is a good faith offer with an intent to keep things simple and non-contentious. (e.g., no political ads)