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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2016

Fitness studio aims to merge spinning class with bus

The 45-minute classes will cost $17 to $21, and the bus will travel along the most popular commuter routes in London.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2015

U.S. commuters waste 7 billion hours sitting in traffic, report says

Washington, D.C. tops the list of gridlock-plagued cities, with 82 hours of delay per commuter, followed by Los Angeles (80 hours), San Francisco (78 hours), New York (74 hours) and San Jose, Calif. (67 hours).

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2014

U.S. Commuters Wait Approximately 40 Mins. a Day for Public Transit

Not knowing when train or bus will arrive is number one commuter frustration, more than actual wait times, safety, overcrowding, and unfamiliar routes, according to a report by public transit app Moovit.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2014

Public transportation riders save $10,181 per year

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

Critics question NJ Transit’s on-time claims

Transit advocates and commuters questioned the agency’s claim of a 91% on-time rate for November, when Superstorm Sandy impacted the coast line for weeks, putting many trains out of operation. The system is also facing criticism over how it calculated its 96% on-time record for last year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2013

As traffic worsens, commuters allowing extra time for urgent trips

The Planning Time Index (PTI), a measure of travel reliability, illustrates the amount of extra time needed to arrive on time for higher priority events, such as an airline departure, just-in-time shipments, medical appointments or especially important social commitments.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2012

Chicago RTA, advocacy group launch commuter challenge

drivelesslivemore.com allows commuters to track their modes of travel, see how they can reduce carbon emissions and become eligible for prizes such as transit rides, a folding bike and a Chicago “Stay-cation” hotel package.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2012

Popular NJ Transit express train cut angers riders

With a 5:54 p.m. express train replaced by a 6:19 p.m. train that makes seven stops, commuters are put off schedule. The agency is putting observers on the trains and working on a solution.

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