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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?"

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  1. Two words by AtariAmarok · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Halle Berry

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    Don't blame Durga. I voted for Centauri.
  2. Two words by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Halle Berry

    (You might not go far, but the ride itself is real sweet, and you probably won't end up wanting to leave the house anyway)

  3. Re:Bike by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Vandals suck.
    So do those Goths, Visigoths, Barbarians, Brancs, Angles, Saxons. All those damn Germanic tribes.

  4. Dolt! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Redundant!

  5. Re:perfect for short trips by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    So how much does a hummer cost near you? Here in L.A., they can cost you anywhere from $10 to $50 plus extras