The Commuter's Bane

All around the world people complain about traffic. Some even conspire to do something about it. In the workplace, claims are made about ‘rushes’ or ‘lulls’ at various times or routes, with each having their own tricks, which are said to be backed by experience.

If you are concerned about traffic but are looking for more than coworker postulation, this article provides a statistical analysis of a year’s worth of data using northwest Houston as a model – all in the pursuit of developing strategies for all commuters to reduce their time behind the wheel. Which factors are most influential, and how much control the commuter has over them, just might surprise you.