For me, I usually get to work faster, or as fast as transit. When I arrive, I'm usually more awake and alert than when I zone out staring out at Lake Michigan from the bus (not a bad thing).

On my ride home, I might see the camels at the zoo. I can go by any number of breweries to get the evening's replenishment. And it is replenishment because I installed a widget on my Garmin that tallies beers earned.

I get paid to commute in beers guys.