True, my wording may seem to trivialize the challenges Marcus_Ti provided. It was meant to expand the gauge we are using to compare regional differences in commuting, but I see your point.

The discussion at hand is whether commuting is better or worse in Europe vs. the U.S. I'm arguing that it is neither, the similarities outnumber the differences. Folks in Europe face the same challenges that folks in the States do, and vice-versa.

Do you disagree? If so, let's hear it.