NJT Evening Trains to Avoid From NY Penn
In a recent post at Facebook’s Delayed on NJ Transit Support Group. I shared the data for the 3 months between 1-Sep 2021 and 1-Dec 2021. (it’s also at the bottom of this post) With eight cancels apiece, there was a tie for first place: The 5:12 PM Northeast Corridor Line to Jersey Ave (#3725) […] Read More
How I commute: What’s in my bag
I’m not selling or promoting any products here. This post started with what I keep in my bag…and then I added ideas based on feedback from this mailing to the Clever Commute community. Let’s start with the bag itself. A 3-in-1 charger (something like this) Emergency charger (bad for the environment…but not used often) wireless […] Read More
Release notes for version 6.1.1
New ability for Premium users to see reason and end date Users of free app now see official info from transit providers Content sharers automatically get free Premium service In-app icon changes for clarity and consistency Font size on Departureboard Hidden text on Provide Metrics page Repairs to train metrics reports Upgrades and investigations for tech […] Read More
A 360 degree view of the return to the office
Context: I have a full-time job in NYC, but I run Clever as a passion project…using my own time and money. This blog post is my point of view as a commuter. Even though I built the Clever Commute business, I do understand remote work. Yes, I have a full-time job “in NYC”, but it’s […] Read More
I returned to the office after a year of working from home
I’m the Clever Commute guy. I have a full-time job in technology for a financial services firm. I started what became Clever back in 2006…during the Blackberry days. A lot has changed since then, but one thing has stayed the same: technology can address some of the problems with the commute. Once I was fully-vaccinated, […] Read More
Covid Crisis: “Danger” as well as “Opportunity”
Back in 2006, as a longtime frustrated train rider, I started what became Clever Commute. Our offerings have evolved over the years, but one thing hasn’t: Commuters love Clever. To be clear: I have a full-time job in NYC. I run Clever as a passion project. There are no investors…no venture capital. I use my […] Read More
How Clever Commute integrates the official info from transit providers
As users of our Premium service, know, Clever Commute can be much more than a place for crowdsourced info. (ref: The five data sources) And, as commuters know, the transit providers continue to try to share timely info directly with their commuters. Clever Commute can bring both of these together in the app. For years, […] Read More
What’s new in version 6.0.4
A minor release to address some cosmetic issues and add consistency to user interface. But to be clear: as of now, this is the latest and greatest.
Read More
Snow is coming…so we took down the paywall
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 […] Read More
What commuters are saying about their return-to-office commute
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 […] Read More