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Punoxysm comments on Things to consider when optimizing: Commuting, Transportation - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Punoxysm 10 November 2014 07:28:31PM 6 points [-]

If you are in a situation where you need a long commute, try to make it by train or a reliable bus instead of car. You can read and relax.

However, a public transit commute with multiple transfers or an unreliable leg can be very stressful and erratic, effectively lengthening your commute substantially if you leave early enough to arrive on time with high certainty.

Going car-less is a good option for many people, but be realistic about the time and expense transportation will require without one.

Comment author: Luke_A_Somers 10 November 2014 09:24:46PM 3 points [-]

Agree. I got a lot done on the train even when my commute was 2 hours. Now that my overall commute length been cut in half but I have to drive it all, it's pure wasted time.

Comment author: Gunnar_Zarncke 10 November 2014 08:38:20PM 0 points [-]

I hear this much depends on where you live. Europes large cities are known to have good public transportation.