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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:18,818 Points:1,636,245 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:6,709 Points:1,376,340 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 8:04:11 AM Ignore computernut2008 Report Abuse ok
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,447 Points:716,205 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:7,201 Points:1,653,850 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:9,082 Points:2,104,885 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:270,615 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:11,071 Points:1,949,605 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:2,716 Points:627,250 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:164 Points:959,490 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:4,922 Points:1,033,560 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:6,523 Points:1,379,005 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:1,527 Points:590,120 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:4,473 Points:905,315 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:3,139 Points:624,685 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 2:04:51 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse old post.
caddilac Champion Author Ontario Posts:16,749 Points:2,166,430 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:647 Points:163,335 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:4,620 Points:1,003,470 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:4,229 Points:964,230 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:59:13 PM Ignore gravityhurts Report Abuse No commuting
THX138 Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,650 Points:1,037,955 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:58:58 PM Ignore THX138 Report Abuse ?
HailstormCA Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,955 Points:1,491,945 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:54:40 PM Ignore HailstormCA Report Abuse Me to...
Dennisjk Champion Author Detroit Posts:6,566 Points:1,948,800 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:5,837 Points:1,842,480 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:8,437 Points:2,392,525 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:48:04 PM Ignore repeater1 Report Abuse Makes sense.
flatrock14 Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,785 Points:803,505 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:6,368 Points:1,408,600 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:47:27 PM Ignore smoketown Report Abuse Okay........
myambro Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,257 Points:1,075,110 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:46:55 PM Ignore myambro Report Abuse Good start.
garman87 Champion Author Austin Posts:3,313 Points:2,399,655 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:8,320 Points:1,644,825 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:5,202 Points:1,079,665 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:45:02 PM Ignore satrn38mpg Report Abuse old story
singlemom27 Champion Author Ventura Posts:3,248 Points:666,910 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:44:54 PM Ignore singlemom27 Report Abuse obviously
LuckyD43 Champion Author Long Island Posts:32,460 Points:2,194,795 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:1,858 Points:558,475 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:39:58 PM Ignore Amanstrom Report Abuse Interesting
midnightsdc Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,398 Points:1,505,470 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:557,475 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:6,828 Points:1,719,700 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:24:03 PM Ignore ChuckGVT Report Abuse Old "news."
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,141 Points:2,047,875 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:336,410 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:1,081 Points:161,230 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:1,475 Points:903,435 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:15:44 PM Ignore Fedorov91 Report Abuse I wish
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:7,557 Points:1,498,670 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:1,568 Points:445,645 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:9,848 Points:2,180,900 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:13:18 PM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse Very good.
mickeyrv Veteran Author Dayton Posts:289 Points:35,705 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:13:14 PM Ignore mickeyrv Report Abuse ok
red82mtu Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,962 Points:810,525 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:2,571 Points:1,651,380 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 1:10:08 PM Ignore jhnh Report Abuse if we had more mass transit