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Extreme Commuting

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Linda LaSut
1 December 2004 - 8:00am

3.4 million Americans who endure a daily "extreme commute" are the fastest growing segment of commuters.

A change in the way we commute is expected in the near future as more Americans move farther from their workplaces. 3.4 million Americans who endure a daily "extreme commute" of 90 minutes or more each way to work. They're among the fastest-growing segment of commuters, according to a Census study, Journey to Work, released in March. Their commute times are more than triple the national average of 25.5 minutes each way.

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Source: USA Today, November 29, 2004
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These practices are also inequitable since they force non-drivers to subsidize parking costs, reduce travel options for non-drivers, and reduce housing affordability.
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