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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2008 9:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse What have you done since the beginning of the year in order to reduce your commuting mileage? I've joined a carpool I've looked into joining a carpool I've asked someone to join my commute Someone asked me to join their commute None of the above (but I've thought about it) I would never consider carpooling n/a (I don't commute)Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What have you done since the beginning of the year in order to reduce your commuting mileage?
I've joined a carpool
I've looked into joining a carpool
I've asked someone to join my commute
Someone asked me to join their commute
None of the above (but I've thought about it)
I would never consider carpooling
n/a (I don't commute)Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,552,730 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 5:19:14 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse None of the above (but I've thought about it)
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 4:01:22 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse every thing I, could do. cut back on places that I, could later
Solaras Rookie Author Ontario Posts:84 Points:75,805 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 3:13:53 PM Ignore Solaras Report Abuse I would car pool if i had the chance
theseagull Rookie Author Tennessee Posts:1 Points:11,795 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 2:55:08 PM Ignore theseagull Report Abuse Carpooling is not an option for me b/c I live in a very rural area. This also means that public transportation does not exist where I live--so that is not an option, unfortunately, or else I would use it. However, I do feel better about the fact that my job is only 7 miles away. I also do things to help conserve my fuel and my money spent on fuel: try to limit my trips to town and combine errands on one trip when possible, take my lunch to work and not leave work for lunch, let my car coast down hills and let it coast as far as I can without holding up traffic, use a/c only when necessary, and definitely not speed or even go less than the speed limit when not holding anybody up. My family also has not traveled for vacation at all ever since gas sky rocketed a few years ago b/c we can't afford the cost of the fuel.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,723 Points:2,473,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 2:08:28 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I would never consider carpooling.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,117 Points:2,174,425 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 1:25:14 PM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse gas is still too cheap to carpool
jeffropump Rookie Author Ohio Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 11:53:54 AM Ignore jeffropump Report Abuse I have been riding my Honda XL500 to work as much as possible. Since April it has averaged 56.5 MPG and I have saved approximately 2/3 of my fuel cost verse driving my car.
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 11:23:12 AM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse Retired
mooneagle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:9,843 Points:1,699,345 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 9:53:35 AM Ignore mooneagle Report Abuse Like a lot of people, I imagine, my home is off the beaten path and my work is as well -- no public transportation or car pooling is available to help me.
jimmy123NE Champion Author Omaha Posts:6,856 Points:1,518,910 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 9:21:31 AM Ignore jimmy123NE Report Abuse It just won't work out for me because of location.
Scooter007 Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:10 Points:4,275 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 8:11:22 AM Ignore Scooter007 Report Abuse What have I done to conserve gas/boost miles per gallon... I make as few trips as possible...ONLY when necessary. I make lists of all things that need doing and do them all in one trip when at all possible! (When you are LOW/NO income disabled you have to make a lot of changes)like these and more..maybe even change political thinking! [Edited by: Scooter007 at 9/20/2008 11:12:38 AM EST]
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,561 Points:2,719,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 8:05:00 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Retired.; We try to combine trips when possible.
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 7:47:17 AM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse I don't commute.
philmiami All-Star Author Miami Posts:502 Points:179,960 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 7:32:20 AM Ignore philmiami Report Abuse I can not car pool, my work can be anywhere in Miami-Dade county and no one lives in my area to ride to work with.
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,892 Points:2,413,930 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 6:50:53 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse i need to do something
fedupnky Rookie Author Kentucky Posts:4 Points:3,730 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 6:29:44 AM Ignore fedupnky Report Abuse Everyone seems to be combining so many errands (picking up kids, grocery shopping, etc) after work that it's impossible to carpool.
SHEP20715 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,481 Points:1,716,795 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 9:38:34 PM Ignore SHEP20715 Report Abuse n/a (I don't commute
VeritasAequitas Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,527 Points:266,615 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 7:51:06 PM Ignore VeritasAequitas Report Abuse Slowed down from 75-85 to 60-62 on the interstate. Stopped racing everyone to the next red light. Started using Marvel Mystery Oil. Started tracking MPG. Changed the air filter. Turned off the AC. Boycotting stations that always hawk the price of gas. Thinking about removing the toolbox and going with a bed cover on my truck. I stay at home on the weekends more often. Do my shopping on the way home to avoid extra trips. Stopped driving 110 miles roundtrip to see my mom once a month. Yes, I feel guilty about this one. Stopped letting my son borrow the truck and returning it on E!!!!!!!!!
flotter Rookie Author Richmond Posts:70 Points:1,541,525 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 7:30:57 PM Ignore flotter Report Abuse I am lucky enough to be retired. Now that I'm on fixed income, I have to watch every penny. We don't drive as much as we used to, can not afford it.
F250Pickmeup Rookie Author Calgary Posts:1 Points:145 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 5:56:13 PM Ignore F250Pickmeup Report Abuse Gave up driving to work, taking the bus. Switched to biking 10k to work, wow saves gas and outrages downtown parking fees.
trainME Rookie Author Maine Posts:31 Points:18,170 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 5:14:47 PM Ignore trainME Report Abuse I've been asking people to join my commute, however, many people are reluctant. I have found people just can't give up their car, even if it means saving money!
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,552,730 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 4:56:21 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse None of the above (but I've thought about it)
bbvwtdi Rookie Author Tacoma Posts:86 Points:62,510 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 3:12:49 PM Ignore bbvwtdi Report Abuse I arranged to work from home one day a week.
yelobus Champion Author Houston Posts:5,610 Points:1,558,790 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 2:20:22 PM Ignore yelobus Report Abuse I've driven more conservatively, converted my truck to E85 and taken less trips.
VGB Rookie Author New Brunswick Posts:29 Points:54,155 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 1:55:01 PM Ignore VGB Report Abuse I bought a electric scooter ..Zoom zoom
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 1:38:19 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse have cut on my driving, since I, am retired, by going as much as I, can.
getacharge Rookie Author Akron Posts:35 Points:35,665 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 1:17:14 PM Ignore getacharge Report Abuse I am a service man and I work alone most of the time and am always traveling to a different place.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,723 Points:2,473,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 12:55:43 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I would never consider carpooling.
bearscouter Rookie Author Denver Posts:67 Points:56,975 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 12:45:33 PM Ignore bearscouter Report Abuse Actually I did join a commute to my new job by getting one near my wife so we could ride together. But I was working from home at my last job. [Edited by: bearscouter at 9/19/2008 3:46:17 PM EST]
FOT69 Veteran Author British Columbia Posts:345 Points:538,210 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 11:31:22 AM Ignore FOT69 Report Abuse I have actually started to utilize mass transit at least 3 times per week.
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 11:27:16 AM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse I don't commute.
ezot92 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:94 Points:32,120 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 10:51:25 AM Ignore ezot92 Report Abuse None of the above (but I've thought about it)
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,559 Points:2,623,850 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 10:37:39 AM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse Don't comute. Wish I could but I'm retired on a fixed income.
a5 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:4,478 Points:2,126,460 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 9:56:25 AM Ignore a5 Report Abuse isn't 'joining a commute' the same as 'joining a carpool'? many people have marginal 'convenience' issues as to why they cannot carpool. Bend a little, people. as others have said, There should have been more choices ...
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 8:48:21 AM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse N/A
rayirani Champion Author San Jose Posts:9,493 Points:1,295,790 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 7:51:55 AM Ignore rayirani Report Abuse I guess the thought of public transportation is so revolting that it wasn't even offered as a choice here. What a sad comment on the state of our system.
chapz Champion Author Columbia Posts:3,710 Points:1,014,960 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 7:18:11 AM Ignore chapz Report Abuse I have not been able to car pool as the staggered start time where I work just doesn't match those who live in my village and work the same place. I have considered the Bus but their reduced service for weekends means I don't fit again. So I bought a scooter (75 mpg versus 20 mpg), shaved 4 miles Round Trip from my commute and am on the wait list for a Smart 4Two. That little bug will be in the 33<44 mpg range.
higginslake Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,096 Points:205,000 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 7:01:14 AM Ignore higginslake Report Abuse I am in agreement that the maximum speed limit should be 60 mph.
KJSmart Rookie Author Michigan Posts:2 Points:67,015 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 6:26:50 AM Ignore KJSmart Report Abuse I've shifted to riding my motorcycle as often as I can. Gets 45mpg.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,561 Points:2,719,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 4:26:02 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Retired, no carpools. Combine trips as much as possible.
YamahaDave Rookie Author Ontario Posts:1 Points:66,345 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 4:02:04 AM Ignore YamahaDave Report Abuse Your question is not framed correctly. Carpools are not the only way to reduce gas use. Personally, I ride my bike to work. I didn't see that option listed in your question.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,705 Points:2,381,995 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 3:22:29 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse don't commute, other than to church and wally world.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,117 Points:2,174,425 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 2:58:17 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse nothing, gas is still cheaper than the alternatives
Laszlo01 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,611 Points:395,460 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 2:33:59 AM Ignore Laszlo01 Report Abuse Unfortunately, i dont have a choice. Anyone commute to Albany on a daily bases?
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,892 Points:2,413,930 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 1:20:15 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse not driving as much
higginslake Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,096 Points:205,000 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2008 9:49:50 PM Ignore higginslake Report Abuse Slowed down and only necessary trips.
ozarkcommuter Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,214 Points:398,860 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2008 8:19:42 PM Ignore ozarkcommuter Report Abuse Definitely missing some answers. I work from home 3 days a week.
marirs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,080 Points:2,504,010 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2008 8:01:23 PM Ignore marirs Report Abuse thats a crappy question, or crappy answers, none of them apply.
24541 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,109 Points:1,793,715 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2008 7:56:33 PM Ignore 24541 Report Abuse Really I have no co-workers living near me.
SenileOldMan Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,518 Points:942,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2008 7:09:27 PM Ignore SenileOldMan Report Abuse Nothing. No job = no commute... (I work online and I meet people wherever I do go--to the store, gas station, parts place, etc. You just can't beat it!!!)
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,799 Points:848,800 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2008 5:50:44 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse Comuting is a good idea if you don't work overtime or have to turn down overtime because you have a rider. Buses in our area haven't gotten up to speed yet because there aren't enough of them on the road except summertime. I also cut down on trips and only go if I can complete several tasks on one trip.
kimberly55 Veteran Author Allentown Posts:418 Points:654,675 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2008 5:04:06 PM Ignore kimberly55 Report Abuse Got a closer job.