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Fewer Americans commuting solo

GasBuddy Blog -- The national average price of gasoline is nearly 25 cents more per gallon than it was a year ago, and the higher cost, coupled with the nation's weak job outlook tells us misery loves company.

And consequently... USA TODAY is now reporting that fewer Americans are commuting solo. According to U.S. Census data, the share of workers driving to work alone dropped slightly from 2010 to 2011 while commutes on public transportation rose nationally and in some of the largest metro areas in the country.

Group commuting --riding buses, trains, subways, or sharing cars or vans-- rose from 2005 to 2011 in more than a third of 342 metro areas for which data was collected, according to USA TODAY's analysis.

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Submitted Sep 24, 2012 By: PD

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,609 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 29, 2012 11:30:13 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse some of us have no choice but commute alone (hours vary, need to drive different routes before/after regular work). Wished I could commute w/ public transportation, but no luck around here.
computernut2008 Champion Author Ohio Posts:6,568 Points:1,349,390 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 8:04:11 AM Ignore computernut2008 Report Abuse ok
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,299 Points:688,505 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 6:05:02 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse My wife and I aren't taking two cars into work now; plus, we're saving extra since we don't have to pay for her parking expenses. The parking garage where she used to park tripled their monthly parking rate.
rcornero Sophomore Author Toms River Posts:225 Points:367,560 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 5:26:46 AM Ignore rcornero Report Abuse Fewer are commuting, period. Thanks O.
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,059 Points:1,626,150 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 1:58:50 AM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse Several welcome trends, especially given the deteriorating infrastructure
Marson Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,937 Points:2,076,960 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:37:14 PM Ignore Marson Report Abuse Good unless it is because they lost their job. [Edited by: Marson at 9/25/2012 10:38:08 PM EST]
carranco Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,027 Points:268,265 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:26:55 PM Ignore carranco Report Abuse Fewer Americans commuting period.
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,931 Points:1,923,530 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:31:58 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse This includes public transportation, not just carpooling. Wonder how many are taking bus to a lower paying job?
bevmill Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,572 Points:598,595 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 7:20:34 PM Ignore bevmill Report Abuse Great! That's good for the individual and good for environment.
VaBchDriver Sophomore Author Virginia Beach Posts:163 Points:935,020 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 7:19:41 PM Ignore VaBchDriver Report Abuse Much depends on the area you're commuting.
PurplepassionNC All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:838 Points:157,310 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 5:58:16 PM Ignore PurplepassionNC Report Abuse Great way to save money.
bridgerunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,782 Points:1,005,860 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 2:29:28 PM Ignore bridgerunner Report Abuse I believe that carpooling members in the same vehicle is inversely proportional to the distance of the commute. The shorter the commute the more folks in the vehicle.
Fitwit Champion Author Stockton Posts:6,389 Points:1,353,920 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 2:26:50 PM Ignore Fitwit Report Abuse Fewer Americans have jobs to go to.
alwaysridin88 Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,441 Points:564,750 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 2:12:40 PM Ignore alwaysridin88 Report Abuse Need more public transportation.
Point__man Champion Author Raleigh Posts:4,330 Points:876,720 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 2:05:04 PM Ignore Point__man Report Abuse less solo persons commuting due to nothing there to commute to ;)
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,993 Points:597,510 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 2:04:51 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse old post.
caddilac Champion Author Ontario Posts:16,593 Points:2,138,505 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 2:03:38 PM Ignore caddilac Report Abuse That's wonderful news.
JimVP All-Star Author Chicago Posts:632 Points:153,760 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 2:02:00 PM Ignore JimVP Report Abuse More telecomuting would also result in saving a lot of gas and an employees time.
humancry Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,618 Points:1,002,455 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 2:00:09 PM Ignore humancry Report Abuse im not surprised.
gravityhurts Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,088 Points:936,530 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:59:13 PM Ignore gravityhurts Report Abuse No commuting
THX138 Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,556 Points:1,013,950 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:58:58 PM Ignore THX138 Report Abuse ?
HailstormCA Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,850 Points:1,471,045 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:54:40 PM Ignore HailstormCA Report Abuse Me to...
Dennisjk Champion Author Detroit Posts:6,481 Points:1,924,475 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:53:26 PM Ignore Dennisjk Report Abuse The price keeps going higher because it's not only OK with Obama, but encouraged.
rbrowdersr Champion Author Detroit Posts:5,718 Points:1,818,800 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:53:17 PM Ignore rbrowdersr Report Abuse Really not a viable solution.
19sheldon43 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,979 Points:843,010 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:50:38 PM Ignore 19sheldon43 Report Abuse As I said YESTERDAY! no on car pooling
repeater1 Champion Author Topeka Posts:8,298 Points:2,364,845 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:48:04 PM Ignore repeater1 Report Abuse Makes sense.
flatrock14 Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,640 Points:774,830 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:47:55 PM Ignore flatrock14 Report Abuse i would love to car pool
smoketown Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:6,226 Points:1,380,900 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:47:27 PM Ignore smoketown Report Abuse Okay........
myambro Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,201 Points:1,052,115 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:46:55 PM Ignore myambro Report Abuse Good start.
garman87 Champion Author Austin Posts:3,255 Points:2,372,720 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:46:35 PM Ignore garman87 Report Abuse Carpooling saves alot of money on gas.
arnerator Champion Author Seattle Posts:8,179 Points:1,616,415 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:45:35 PM Ignore arnerator Report Abuse Wish I could share a ride, but not practical for me.
satrn38mpg Champion Author Raleigh Posts:5,062 Points:1,052,065 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:45:02 PM Ignore satrn38mpg Report Abuse old story
singlemom27 Champion Author Ventura Posts:3,103 Points:638,235 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:44:54 PM Ignore singlemom27 Report Abuse obviously
LuckyD43 Champion Author Long Island Posts:31,985 Points:2,166,120 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:44:33 PM Ignore LuckyD43 Report Abuse Makes good sense.
Amanstrom Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,857 Points:537,805 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:39:58 PM Ignore Amanstrom Report Abuse Interesting
midnightsdc Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,294 Points:1,482,340 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:31:09 PM Ignore midnightsdc Report Abuse Car pooling is good if you can.
manbig13 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,431 Points:556,725 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:27:28 PM Ignore manbig13 Report Abuse good if you can
ChuckGVT Champion Author Vermont Posts:6,693 Points:1,692,225 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:24:03 PM Ignore ChuckGVT Report Abuse Old "news."
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,001 Points:2,020,175 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:21:37 PM Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse I wish I could.
Wes1972 All-Star Author California Posts:650 Points:318,760 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:18:56 PM Ignore Wes1972 Report Abuse With all the crying over gas prices I would have expected group commuting long ago. I guess its easier to whine about gas prices than implement a energy savings plan. Excuses are the norm.
NoStrings Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,387 Points:271,280 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:17:40 PM Ignore NoStrings Report Abuse don't have work, have you checked gas prices for the last four years.
QuagmireLA Champion Author Louisiana Posts:1,079 Points:160,365 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:16:36 PM Ignore QuagmireLA Report Abuse No job no need to commute.
Der_Meister All-Star Author Salt Lake City Posts:801 Points:63,660 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:16:22 PM Ignore Der_Meister Report Abuse good when you can
Fedorov91 Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,465 Points:879,110 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:15:44 PM Ignore Fedorov91 Report Abuse I wish
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:7,417 Points:1,471,620 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:14:42 PM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse Yep, some of us - actually a lot of us - are not commuting at all.
bearzz Champion Author California Posts:1,422 Points:417,720 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:14:30 PM Ignore bearzz Report Abuse Old news. I believe in not commuting solo, but it isn't always possible. When I worked, there wasn't anyone to commute with on my side of town at the hours I worked. I knew former co-workers who transferred to a site out of town who ride-shared. People who can, it's to their benefit.
MDTDriver Champion Author California Posts:9,724 Points:2,154,645 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:13:18 PM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse Very good.
mickeyrv Sophomore Author Dayton Posts:232 Points:29,935 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:13:14 PM Ignore mickeyrv Report Abuse ok
red82mtu Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,937 Points:788,325 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:11:36 PM Ignore red82mtu Report Abuse Makes sense, people are hurting financially.
jhnh Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,482 Points:1,625,550 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:10:08 PM Ignore jhnh Report Abuse if we had more mass transit