>>1957120>Are cars really worth shaving 10 minutes off the average commute?Sometimes, but more importantly cars are far more versatile than just using for commutes.
>>1956289This all depends. I spent years commuting on foot, bicycle and transit. I remember walking past cars through midsummer traffic jams. I remember feeling invigorated and satisfied after a cycling home from friend's houses. I took the train to a night class and reviewed the textbook on the way. I never had road rage and had plenty of time to just think and observe. Even occasionally chatted up girls on the train or street.
I also remember trains being delayed, getting stuck in the hub and having to slog home through miserable rain and huge puddles for two hours, wasting my entire evening.
I remember being on the train crammed up against sick coofers and people with bad BO.
I remember waiting at the transit stop in -10 F wind chill.
I remember getting to my desk unpleasantly drenched in sweat from walking or cycling.
I remember how luxurious it felt to sleep an extra 30 minutes and drive (or Uber) to work.
I remember paying $2,200 a month (10 years ago) for the 950 sqft one-bedroom city apartment with the loud neighbors.
As I got older, I gradually began driving more and walking/cycling less, until I got a house in the subburbs and remote job where I don't have a daily commute at all. It's just a different lifestyle. I no longer feel chained to my car, instead it's something that enables family adventures and saves time on tedious chores like getting groceries so I have more time to spend with my kids.
