Hi Kurt;

Guess I'm really late (pesky work). After several years in public transportation commutes, I would only add to the discussion on shoes/rain cold. In another post, I suggested "totes" style rubber boots. Good comfortable shoes get less so when they are cold and wet. Also, I picked up a 2 piece (jacket and pants) light rain suit at COSTCO that I took if even the slightest chance of rain/sleet etc. Kept me dry and cut the wind chill.

I think Philly is like DC. Wait 15 minutes and the weather will change. Un or poorly predicted weather was always the biggest cause of problems for public transport and thus for me...

Good Luck