2. Try carpooling -- Not only does carpooling promote a healthier environment, it also contributes to a healthier bank account. Eight percent of workers said they catch a ride to the office with co-workers. Of these workers, 22 percent estimated they save more than $50 per week carpooling and 51 percent save more than $25 per week.
Of the three of us who live near each other in west Anaheim/Buena Park, two are drivers and both work different shifts from mine. And drivers don't necessarily work every day.
3. Take mass transit -- Catching a bus or train can cut down on costs and travel times. Seven percent of workers said they are taking public transportation to and from work instead of driving due to rising energy costs.
Two counties; two transit systems; and once the afternoon drive time is done, busses only run about once an hour.
And no, moving closer to work isn't an option. Even if I could afford the expenses involved in moving, the affordable neighborhoods are undesireable and the desireable neighborhoods are unaffordable.