Thirty-seven percent of workers with commutes of less than five minutes said they experience road rage from time to time, while 54% of those with commutes of less than ten minutes admitted to it.

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While New York features the second highest percentage of mega commuters, it also has the highest average commute time in the U.S. Other cities with extreme commutes include Los Angeles, Calif.

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Is it our car culture with our long commutes and atomized suburban lifestyle?

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As my day fills with stress, crowded commutes and endless deadlines, I think of Duncan home alone.

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Some are traditional urban cores such as New York and some are suburban edge cities that offer jobs along with affordable houses and short commutes.

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London workers seem to have heeded warnings that extra restrictions and Games Lanes combined with spectator congestion might result in nightmare commutes - and changed their patterns.

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Mr. Hagedorn says he initially disliked flying with a "baby sitter, " and missed solo commutes in his own plane.

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With Whispersync for Voice, customers can continue enjoying books during commutes or any other time their eyes are busy.

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Those left looking for work in the borough, often in low-paid service jobs, face long commutes or have to get a car, a big expense in a city with ultra-high rents, taxes and insurance costs.

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