Commuting - Atlanta: Most Expensive City for Commuters

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bikebuddha
06-01-06, 06:14 AM
Well you knew this was coming. According to Sperling’s BestPlaces Atlanta is the most expensive city in the nation for commuters. According to Sperling’s a family with two commuters will spend $5,772 per year. Not surprisingly 8 out of the 10 most expensive cities for commuters are in the south.

GTcommuter
06-01-06, 06:25 AM
Doesn't apply to me!
bikebuddha
06-01-06, 06:45 AM
Doesn't apply to me!


Best reply imaginable.

bennyk
06-01-06, 06:50 AM
Not surprisingly 8 out of the 10 most expensive cities for commuters are in the south.
What is it about southern cities that makes it so expensive?
max-a-mill
06-01-06, 06:54 AM
sprawl... no public transportation... no bike lanes...
spider-man
06-01-06, 06:55 AM
I wonder about that aside too. I do know that a couple of Southern cities -- Atlanta and Houston -- are shining examples of suburban sprawl.
Az B
06-01-06, 02:27 PM
That's why I live 2.5 miles from work. I got tired of living like that. Now I can drive and not use enough gas to measure (almost) or walk or ride the bike. No traffic, less cost, and a lot less headaches.

Az
djwid
06-01-06, 05:40 PM
Thanks the lord I didn't take that job in Atlanta. I knew that getting around would be hard.
-Duncan