Toys for Transport?

EvilCabbage asks: "Let's imagine I have a distance to travel to get to my office. Much of this is done on a train line, but there is a distance of around 10klm (aprox 6.2miles) from my home to this train station. A little too far to walk, but not quite far enough to justify use of my car every day. Fortunately, the Segway isn't on my shopping list. I'm wondering what parambulating devices are available to make this journey a little easier, without turning the key in my car. Bicycles are generally too large to carry on the train, and couldn't be left in my office all day. I've seen some scooters that fold to rather small sizes (perfect for lugging to the office and back), but are these things still for kids? What small urban transport devices are fellow Slashdot readers using (assuming we are still going outside)? What can you recommend and what won't cost me an arm and a leg to run?"

Comments

Brompton!

[fatrat]

You want a

Brompton Bicycle (Bromptonbicycle.co.uk).

Ride to station, fold it up, ride to work, stash it under your desk. Sorted.

Rollerblades

[Vaevictis666]

If you're worried about the security of a bicycle, get a pair of rollerblades (inline skates) and stuff them in a backpack when you get to the train. I find they work just as well as a bike, except when going downhill and trying to stop. If the terrain is not very hilly then they're ideal.

Public Transit

[BSDevil]

Get a metropass (that's what they're called here) and take the bus/streetcar. Or if you're afraid of that, find a few people who live near you (I'm guessing you live in a suburban subdivision) who need to get into town in a similar timeframe, and get a carpool to the station going.