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[…] to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.Powered by WP Greet Box WordPress PluginEven though I’ve said it on here before, I have to repeat the fact that I absolutely hate my commute to work each morning. Driving […]

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:37:05 +0000

In reply to Trains As A Commuting Alternative.

Hi Tina,

I have definitely thought about using a train as an alternative, however in order to use the train system that we have in New Jersey, I’d have to travel an hour north (by train) before switching to get on the right track in order to go an hour and a half southwest to my destination. Spending an additional three hours each day commuting in order to be eco-friendly isn’t worth the expense, hassle, or aggravation. If New Jersey would put up a rail station that went from, say, Long Branch or Asbury Park right to Trenton, that would be a different story.

Thanks for the comment!
Joe

By: Trains As A Commuting Alternative

Trains As A Commuting Alternative — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:31:58 +0000

Have you considered looking into train travel for your morning commute? It would make the actual journey far less stressful and it would be faster. Plus, the cost would equate to much the same amount as you would pay over a year for fuel but would be more eco-friendly.

Tina

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:54:35 +0000

Steve,

That is an excellent idea. I downloaded some audio books, but I never really got through them in the car. However, this sounds very interesting and is something that I’ll look into.

Thanks!
Joe

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:59:16 +0000

I drive about an hour each way to Princeton and back every day. Over the last year or so, I’ve started listening to lectures from The Teaching Company during my commute. They have a wide variety of college level subjects and most of the professors I’ve listened to have been outstanding.

It’s given me an opportunity to listen to course lecture and learn about subjects that I have an interest in but would never find the time or justification to sit in a lecture hall for.

It’s made the commute much more enjoyable, and I find that I start the day with a much better attitude than I might if I just spent the last hour thinking about the traffic and the commute.

The Teaching Company’s web site is http://www.teach12.com. I’m pretty sure there are other similar company’s around, but this one seemed to have the best selection.