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The traditional suburban street design of winding roads and cul-de-sacs is just as responsible for U.S. car dependency as the distances created by sprawl, according to new Yale research. (environment.yale.edu)
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[–] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

There's a tradeoff though. I used to take the bus to work. 20-25 minute drive, about 45-50 by bus with 1 transfer. I would bring a book and turn commute time into reading time. It really made it worth the extra time.

I do think there's a limit. Double the time is fine, given that you can relax. More than double starts to feel like too much of a time sink.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    I get carsick when I read on the bus. So that doesn't apply to me. I also have a family that time at work or on the bus is taking away from. If it works for you great, but it doesn't for everybody.

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