How to Reduce Commuting Time

Most people drive to work every day in the dreaded morning commute. They face traffic jams and possible accidents. Then, after working all day, the traffic nightmare begins again for the commute home. Reduce this commute time and spend more time on the things that matter to you.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Consider moving closer to your place of work. Less distance results in less commute time, less time spent in traffic means more time for your family.

2. Change jobs. Ask for a transfer with your present job to a location closer to your home. Check job openings in your fields from employers who have locations in or near your neighborhood.

3. Ask your current employer if it is possible to change your shift. The worst commute times are 6 to 7 a.m. when most factory workers are traveling to work and 8 to 9 a.m. when office workers are commuting. See if you can arrange to start working at a less congested hour to reduce your commute time.

4. Join a carpool. Although you will still have the same amount of distance to travel, you will reduce commute time because you can use the HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lanes on the freeways.

5. Find out if you can do your job from home. Working out of a home office eliminates commute time. Not only will you never face a traffic jam again, you will save money on wardrobe, lunch and daycare expenses.

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