During peak commuting hours, traffic into and out of Silicon Valley--30 miles away--can be bumper-to-bumper.

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"At peak commuting times, delays are inevitable, " said Insp Neil Lumsden, head of road policing at Northern Constabulary.

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Their surveys show that helmet-wearing rates are typically higher on major roads than on minor roads, and are used more often during peak commuting hours.

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During rush hour, trains arrive every two minutes and off-peak, they arrive every five, making commuting and travelling around the city convenient to residents and tourists alike.

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