I've been offered my dream job! But between it and me is my worst nightmare--a terrible 1hr+ commute in LA traffic. A commute like this is a deal breaker for me, but at the same time, this position is a career-maker and I really want to figure out how to make it work. Does anyone have suggestions, tricks, or creative ideas to make my commute better? Specifics and details below. [more inside]
posted by brenton on May 16, 2013 - 70 answers

Every weekday my commute is either easy -- because there are almost no big trucks on the road -- or terrible -- because the freeway is packed with a solid line of big trucks. Why is it like that? What do I not understand about shipping, trucking and/or logistics that makes this such an either/or proposition? [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa on Nov 2, 2012 - 11 answers

Are there any special magical shortcuts I can take when commuting by car from Santa Monica to Pico-Robertson during the evening rush hour? [more inside]
posted by estherbester on Oct 27, 2011 - 13 answers

Commuting on the 101 between Petaluma and Novato or San Rafael and Novato. Which is worse? [more inside]
posted by kirstk on Aug 1, 2010 - 8 answers

PDXCommuteFilter: What have I gotten myself into? [more inside]
posted by pdb on Jun 28, 2007 - 10 answers

Trafficfilter: at a problem intersection, what traffic solution would most benefit me – a stoplight, a traffic cop, a rotary, or something else? [more inside]
posted by acridrabbit on Oct 12, 2006 - 13 answers

How do I stop traffic on a busy freeway? [more inside]
posted by monkeystronghold on Mar 2, 2005 - 17 answers