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The Average Commute Is Getting Longer |
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Written by admin
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Tuesday, 15 August 2006 |
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According to the Census report of America in 2000, Americans have much longer commutes than any one else. Our national average commute has now increased to 25.5 minutes for the same commute than 22.4 minutes in ten years ago. Statistic says that it is more than a 14% increasing with three extra minutes for the same exact commute. So you can assume in next ten year it would be almost 30 minutes following the same data and same manipulation.
With the highways getting more and more crowded, people are relying saving money for their dream home without flocking the cities to cut their commute down. You can buy a big house for your family to grow up if you move out to the country which is the only way. Even Commutes are getting longer as the people moving further from their jobs. Americans are utilizing their brains to find a way how to cut their transportation costs in every time. Here are some tips on ways to enjoy your longer commute: · You can buy CD for your car. There are tons of tapes in your local market. You can also go for book may be it fiction or non-fiction. Check out the latest top-seller, try a classic that you’ve always wanted to read but never had the time. If non-fiction is more your forte, hear the latest political autobiography or learn a foreign language. · It will be good idea listen to yourself instead of listening to somebody else talking. Many people found of with tape recorders with them in the cars. It’s a good way to use the time during your commute creatively. · You can also use a hand free accessory for your cell phone which is safest way. It is strictly to use in your cell phones as it is the law of many states and particularly in Washington D.C. The worth of this accessory is very little as $10.00. · You’ll also able to miss the traffic and can be able to impress your boss with your dedication. That is why follow the rule of ½ hour earlier or later makes smooth for you and your work. If you’re going to be stuck in traffic on the way home, stay later at work.
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