Billions of Gallons of Gas Are Wasted Every Year
Daily commute times continue to increase as more and more long distance commuters are added to already stressed transportation systems. With no end in sight and government programs that are woefully overdue, people need to explore all their commuting options. CommuterResource.com serves people who commute to work by providing programs and services that help them find a smarter way to travel.
San Diego, Calif. (PRWEB) August 22, 2005 -- Congested roadways cost American
drivers 3.6 billion hours and 5.7 billion gallons of wasted fuel annually.
Over three million Americans endure daily commutes of 90 minutes or more
each way to work. They are among the fastest-growing segment of commuters,
according to a U.S. Census study. Commuters are facing longer drives to work
every day, and help seems to be very slow to arrive.
Today more than
ever, Commuters need all the help they can get. A new website named
CommuterResource.com was launched recently by J.L. Gilbert & Company, Inc.
to address the issues commuters face by providing information, products and
services aimed at making the daily commute a little less painful. Commuters from
San Diego to Boston will find transportation options and local resources aimed
at improving the workday journey.
Because of soaring real estate prices,
workers are relocating to more affordable outlying areas and traveling greater
distances to their jobs. Daily travel times continue to increase as more and
more long distance commuters are added to already stressed transportation
systems. With no end in sight and government programs that are woefully overdue,
people need to explore all their commuting options.
Since launching
CommuterResource.com, the website has provided services such as locating carpool
partners for a commuter in Los Angeles, to assisting a Philadelphia commuter to
find the correct train schedule. “The goal of the website is to be an advocate
for the American commuter” said Jim Gilbert, creator of CommuterResource.com.
“Millions of people in this country waste tremendous amounts of time traveling
to work. If we can help some of them reduce the amount of time spent commuting,
or at least use the time in a more productive manner, our goal will be
achieved.”
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/8/prweb275328.htm