Tell me about your commute!

[8manpick]

Having recently moved, and with combo-Heath season off to a roaring start, I am interested in hearing about all of gE's commutes to work (school, day-care, etc.).

What form of transportation do you use?

How long does it take?

Does morning vs evening or day of the week change your commute significantly?

[Tobias]

i drive my lambo and have one stop sign and one stoplight i hit.  it takes about six minutes each way with little traffic #itchy

[Mrs. Gooch]

Time of day can almost double my commute time. If I leave the house by about 7:00am is is 20 minutes, but if I leave after 7:15 it's closer to 40 minutes. Also, there's a bunch of construction on my way now with no good way around it. 

[8manpick]

I now live close to my office, so my commute is about an 8 minute, half-mile walk both ways. Because it is so close, I've been walking home to have lunch, which is nice and saves quite a bit of $$. 

On the other hand, Ms. 8mp drives 32 miles each way, which takes 45 minutes in the morning and between 1-2 hours in the evening.  :(

[puniraptor]

If I am running late, I drive my car 20 minutes at 40 km/h, hitting 6 red lights,  and enjoy the ocean view while praying that today is not the day that a scooter maniac kills themself on my car. The worst part is a right turn on the busiest road in town. Basically have to wait for the yellow then ten cars drift King that crap at a time. The only difference in the evening is that I have to wait out a congested crosswalk to turn left.

If I wake up early, I stroll 7 minutes to the train station, take 2 stops and switch trains to the express then get off at the second stop and stroll 25 minutes to the office, enjoying the sights and sounds of a busy morning. If it's cold, I get a hot can of coffee from a vending machine to warm my hands.

Normally I just miss the train I meant to get on and have to wait 10 for the next one. Best case 45 mins if I hit the station just right.

The only difference in the evening is that I have to wait out a congested crosswalk to turn left.

[8manpick]

i drive my lambo and have one stop sign and one stoplight i hit.  it takes about six minutes each way with little traffic #itchy

Was that you I saw driving the new Lamborghini Huracán on my walk home yesterday? <---actual thing that happened

[8manpick]

If I am running late, I drive my car 20 minutes at 40 km/h, hitting 6 red lights,  and enjoy the ocean view while praying that today is not the day that a scooter maniac kills themself on my car.

If I wake up early, I stroll 7 minutes to the train station, take 2 stops and switch trains to the express then get off at the second stop and stroll 25 minutes to the office, enjoying the sights and sounds of a busy morning. If it's cold, I get a hot can of coffee from a vending machine to warm my hands.

Fascinating! This is great stuff, and sounds like a fairly enjoyable commute

[IPA4Me]

I work from home when I'm not traveling. I get real annoyed when I have a meeting scheduled early and I have to be in rush hour traffic. Otherwise it's ten steps to the coffee pot and another twenty steps to the basement office.

[puniraptor]

If I am running late, I drive my car 20 minutes at 40 km/h, hitting 6 red lights,  and enjoy the ocean view while praying that today is not the day that a scooter maniac kills themself on my car.

If I wake up early, I stroll 7 minutes to the train station, take 2 stops and switch trains to the express then get off at the second stop and stroll 25 minutes to the office, enjoying the sights and sounds of a busy morning. If it's cold, I get a hot can of coffee from a vending machine to warm my hands.

Fascinating! This is great stuff, and sounds like a fairly enjoyable commute

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[Phil Titola]

Half mile walk. To work is all down hill... So uphill on the way home but isn't that bad since I'm walking away from work for the day. 10 minutes from out the door to my office including coffee stop.

If I get to the office earlier, I'll take a bike share to work as I barely have to peddle.

Pretty enjoyable part of my day.

[420seriouscat69]

Having recently moved, and with combo-Heath season off to a roaring start, I am interested in hearing about all of gE's commutes to work (school, day-care, etc.).

What form of transportation do you use?

How long does it take?

Does morning vs evening or day of the week change your commute significantly?

It's the rough ridin' worst, 8 man. No matter what route I take, it's an easy 30-40 minute commute.  I either leave from downtown to I-35 or 71 highway south to 435 east or west (stand still) and then either get off on state line or roe.

[8manpick]

30-40 doesn't sound so bad. Crank some tunes, listen to your favorite podcast, and before you know it, you're sitting at your desk!

[420seriouscat69]

  My guys on 810 make it easier.

[ChiComCat]

I get into work about 5 minutes early most days.  If I leave any later I am behind a school bus most of the way and will be at least 5 minutes late.

[8manpick]

Half mile walk. To work is all down hill... So uphill on the way home but isn't that bad since I'm walking away from work for the day. 10 minutes from out the door to my office including coffee stop.

If I get to the office earlier, I'll take a bike share to work as I barely have to peddle.

Pretty enjoyable part of my day.

Walking has made mine so much better! Even when it was about 25 minutes train/walk it wasn't bad at all, but this is great.

[CHONGS]

8 min drive in my F350

[8manpick]

8 min drive in my F350

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[CHONGS]

8 min drive in my F350

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I haven't had my coffee yet!

[nicname]

It takes me exactly 28 minutes to drive to and from work everyday. I never have to deal with traffic. My commute time is going to increase soon with road construction. My commute is also almost all highway.



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[XocolateThundarr]

I drive about 30 miles which is all highway.  Usually on the phone the whole time.

[8manpick]

I drive about 30 miles which is all highway.  Usually on the phone the whole time.

Hang up and drive!

[420seriouscat69]

I get so pissed when Ms. wacky or anyone texts me on the way to work, as I get blown up with emails at the same time. That crap can wait. It infuriates me. Especially in my shitty car. I need to be alert.

Not preaching, xcolate. It's just a pet peeve of mine. I obviously can't multi-task enough.

[XocolateThundarr]

I drive about 30 miles which is all highway.  Usually on the phone the whole time.

Hang up and drive!

Hands free tho.

[TCUHornedFrog]

DFW traffic sucks. 

35 mile commute takes me 40 minutes with non-rush hour traffic.  One to one and a half hours with rush hour.  If it rains, then it is usually about an hour and a half at minimum. 

[Mrs. Gooch]

I get so pissed when Ms. wacky or anyone texts me on the way to work, as I get blown up with emails at the same time. That crap can wait. It infuriates me. Especially in my shitty car. I need to be alert.

Not preaching, xcolate. It's just a pet peeve of mine. I obviously can't multi-task enough.

Just because someone texts or emails you while you are driving doesn't mean you have to look at it immediately. Have some self control.