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# The Walk To Work
- URL: https://www.vjarmy.com/the-walk-to-work/
- Published: 2005-12-22T05:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-08T16:23:41.000Z
- Description: Photowalking to work during the transit strike.
- Author: Dan Dickinson
- Tags: NYC & Jersey City, Photos

I promised myself I would do it at least once. Yes, this morning I left bright (!) and early at 7:30 to walk to my office on the Upper East Side.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/7a/537a8df0-a25f-4592-ba2a-1d40c8d47705/content/images/2026/02/76271285_0c5cd483a3_k.jpg)

After [getting over the GCP](http://www.flickr.com/photos/remydwd/76271283/?ref=vjarmy.com), I cut down Steinway Street, which was thankfully empty and uncrowded. It’s also full of [odd businesses](http://www.flickr.com/photos/remydwd/76271289/?ref=vjarmy.com), so that didn’t hurt either.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/7a/537a8df0-a25f-4592-ba2a-1d40c8d47705/content/images/2026/02/76272185_497b5290d0_k.jpg)

Ruth from work was my walking buddy, which made the commute considerably more pleasant and enjoyable.

Once we hit Northern Boulevard, we got asked by a lot of desperate drivers if we needed a ride. It was tempting, but the truth is, we were moving faster than they were.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/7a/537a8df0-a25f-4592-ba2a-1d40c8d47705/content/images/2026/02/76272188_68c308950b_k.jpg)

Getting from my house to the entrance of the pedestrian walkway for the bridge only took an hour, which is about what I expected, maybe even a little better.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/7a/537a8df0-a25f-4592-ba2a-1d40c8d47705/content/images/2026/02/76275201_2c36eb355c_k.jpg)

Once on the bridge, there were some fantastic photo opportunities, particular once you hit Roosevelt Island. Just based on the pictures I pulled out today, I’m planning on doing the walk again sometime when it’s warmer out.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/7a/537a8df0-a25f-4592-ba2a-1d40c8d47705/content/images/2026/02/76276012_09f0cb460b_k.jpg)

The Roosevelt Island Tram made an appearance just as I hit a fenceless patch of the bridge, so I lucked out with a picture. I’ve taken the tram before, and on the right day, it can be downright pleasant. But given the volume of people in there, I’m rather glad I didn’t try today. As Janelle pointed out, “not good for claustrophobics with fears of heights…”

The total walk took about 1:40, which was right around my estimate. My legs are okay (foot still hurts a little, but Advil has saved the day), my brain has returned to normal, and I’m almost – \*almost\* – looking forward to the walk home. Probably will take a different route, though.

(If you’d like to see the few more pictures of the walk, just check [my photos tagged with “walktowork”](http://www.flickr.com/photos/remydwd/tags/walktowork/?ref=vjarmy.com).)