Commuters can use anything in the range of just a simple bike to a decked out fully loaded bagger delight bike. Learn from others on how they do it and what they recommend.

Do you prefer a backpack, a rack with straps to hold a bag, bike racks to hold baskets or panniers? Each have advantages. Do you need a bike garment bag?

Do you use a road bike, mtn bike, hybrid, recumbent?

Do you have lights, fenders, kick stands, bells or maybe even a chain guard?

This is using a bike as transportation instead of recreation or fitness focus.
Your bike should be comfortable.

What clothes should you wear on the bike? What about bad weather? Experienced bicyclists have a saying: "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.
What are your thoughts?

Know your bicycle. The best way to improve your bicycling safety is simply to bicycle more. Take your bike to a quiet street or park and practice riding. Learn how your bike handles: how it stops, accelerates, turns, and shifts. Gaining confidence in your bicycle handling skills will greatly improve your safety.

Keep it working. Many bicycle crashes result from equipment malfunction. Keep your bike well-maintained and you will avoid many problems.

Pre-ride inspection. Before you ride, give your bike the "ABC Quick Check": Air, Brakes, Crankset, Quick Releases. Make sure your tires are inflated, brakes are good, chain is in the chainrings and cogs, and that quick releases are closed.