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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2008 11:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse re you using public transportation and/or carpooling more due to high fuel prices? Yes - I'm using them a lot more Yes - some increase, but not much No - about the same as before No - I'm driving more than before! N/A (These alternatives aren't available to me) Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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re you using public transportation and/or carpooling more due to high fuel prices?
Yes - I'm using them a lot more
Yes - some increase, but not much
No - about the same as before
No - I'm driving more than before!
N/A (These alternatives aren't available to me)

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chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 2:52:33 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse no
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,750 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 2:18:02 PM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Combine and carpool whenever possible.
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 1:11:06 PM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse no and read the question again.
Rybak Champion Author Dallas Posts:40,248 Points:2,253,330 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 12:02:10 PM Ignore Rybak Report Abuse I would use public all the time if my city had a good transportation system.
barbshopbari Rookie Author Ohio Posts:5 Points:79,780 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 11:40:36 AM Ignore barbshopbari Report Abuse I really don't drive very much and don't have much opportunity to carpool
Winston76 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:963 Points:254,585 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 11:16:08 AM Ignore Winston76 Report Abuse I would use public transportation to get to work if it was available. I wish it would become more readily available, but I have been trying to carpool with a guy that I work with.
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 10:43:21 AM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse Yes, a lot more.
Markag13 Rookie Author Boise Posts:1 Points:41,845 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 10:14:21 AM Ignore Markag13 Report Abuse there should have been an option for bicycling. I've only driven to work 3 times all summer and I'll keep cycling until it get's too cold or there's snow on the ground
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,117 Points:2,173,975 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 5:34:59 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse No - about the same as before
gass12 Champion Author Omaha Posts:8,399 Points:2,305,665 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 4:13:39 AM Ignore gass12 Report Abuse Un-real 35% do not have public transporation avaible.
hankmercury Veteran Author Oklahoma Posts:261 Points:464,680 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 4:05:05 AM Ignore hankmercury Report Abuse Were I work I cannot car pool becuse Agents are not allowed.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,559 Points:2,622,975 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 9:33:14 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse there is no public transportation in this area.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,551,980 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 6:45:20 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse These alternatives aren't available to me
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 5:17:23 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse no , just walking.
wharris3 Veteran Author Detroit Posts:362 Points:180,100 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 4:50:52 PM Ignore wharris3 Report Abuse Ain't none in this little town, unless you count the old peoples bus!
gasjoe All-Star Author Houston Posts:603 Points:695,335 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 4:28:16 PM Ignore gasjoe Report Abuse In the Houston metro area, unless you work downtown, public transportation like park and ride, is simply not widely available. Light commuter rail, of which there is only one line, passes through the Medical Center, but only on its way downtown. We have spent way too much of our taxes, both local and federal, on freeway construction and re-construction and precious little, by comparison, on mass transit and public transportation.
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 4:13:22 PM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse N/A
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 2:34:55 PM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse na
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,750 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 2:31:54 PM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse I carpool and combine trips whenever possible.
Chux0r Rookie Author Albany Posts:2 Points:16,140 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 1:59:55 PM Ignore Chux0r Report Abuse I'm using my motorcycle. 55mpg.
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 12:09:39 PM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse Yes, i am using them a lot more.
ktharg Sophomore Author Calgary Posts:196 Points:52,175 Joined:Nov 2001	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 11:59:12 AM Ignore ktharg Report Abuse Bus, Train, Train, Bus = 4 transfers and approx 2 hours. I will stick with my 20 minute drive. Not to mention it is a little hard to pick up kids and go to activities on the way home
CendyCA Rookie Author California Posts:2 Points:1,115 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 11:33:32 AM Ignore CendyCA Report Abuse It would take me 3 hours to get to work using public transportation VS. 30 minutes driving.
quattro02 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,517 Points:192,445 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 11:25:56 AM Ignore quattro02 Report Abuse Suburb to suburb public transport doesn't really work with less than three transfers. Nobody at work to carpool with. Hoping to convince management that telecommuting is good and be able to do that a day or two per week.
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,887 Points:2,412,955 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 11:03:03 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse I wish it was available
CHICOS Sophomore Author Salt Lake City Posts:211 Points:32,510 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 9:37:37 AM Ignore CHICOS Report Abuse Carpooling is good
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,411 Points:1,811,260 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 9:35:14 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Does not work for me!
Thia61 Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:1 Points:370 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 9:31:29 AM Ignore Thia61 Report Abuse I recently moved 30 miles away from work. Fortunately 2 co-workers live in the same community and I drive every 3rd week. I do budget $200 a month for gas which with 2 adults in the house we've come in under budget the last 2 months:)
1madashell Veteran Author Wisconsin Posts:367 Points:1,643,530 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 9:28:44 AM Ignore 1madashell Report Abuse I would have to drive to the nearest bus stop.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,261 Points:2,035,815 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 8:28:47 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse aren't available
mysequoia Sophomore Author Maryland Posts:172 Points:264,115 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 8:16:40 AM Ignore mysequoia Report Abuse I have a 2 mile commute! Same as before...
jrnascar Veteran Author Dayton Posts:276 Points:177,125 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 7:18:28 AM Ignore jrnascar Report Abuse We don't have the option of public transportation where I live. But I've tried to cut back on extra trips to the store to conserve fuel.
snell snail Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,033 Points:2,599,275 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 5:32:37 AM Ignore snell snail Report Abuse NO....neither option possible for my commute.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,117 Points:2,173,975 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 4:58:10 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse No - about the same as before
4CarGarage Rookie Author New York Posts:16 Points:93,520 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 1:29:43 AM Ignore 4CarGarage Report Abuse The questions choices are too restrictive, none are relative to me. I use public transportation when it's more viable; such as when going into Manhattan. If I have to get somewhere, my vehicle is the preferred mode of transportation. Since the significant rise in gas prices, I simply have curtailed less essential trips. And, thank goodness for GPS.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,705 Points:2,381,995 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 12:47:48 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse n/a
Bald1usa Veteran Author District of Columbia Posts:383 Points:848,965 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 11:36:21 PM Ignore Bald1usa Report Abuse I checked N/A however, I do not use the public transportation that is available. We are retired and plan our day as to get the best advantage out of our daily trips. Have a fuel efficient car and at the most refuel every 2 weeks.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,559 Points:2,622,975 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 9:15:43 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse Since we are both retired we have no need to carpool.
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 6:43:37 PM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse Rural.
SoccerFanatics Veteran Author Virginia Posts:352 Points:328,280 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 6:39:44 PM Ignore SoccerFanatics Report Abuse Voted no change, then realized it should have been N/A. Gone on business travel in a rural area, so neither carpooling nor public transportation were options.
dangnad All-Star Author Las Vegas Posts:864 Points:474,355 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 6:22:15 PM Ignore dangnad Report Abuse No but not due to the parenthetical reason given. I'm retired, I just go places less. Would consider public transpo if the need arose.
cbudgie All-Star Author Texas Posts:671 Points:90,570 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 4:57:27 PM Ignore cbudgie Report Abuse We have public transportation in Midland and neighboring Odessa. I have to use my personal car, since I don't have a company car, for meetings and a few errands, but I try to consolidate trips.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,411 Points:1,811,260 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 3:58:53 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Public transportation does not go where I need to.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 2:23:05 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse no, don't have to.
yelobus Champion Author Houston Posts:5,610 Points:1,558,040 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 2:15:13 PM Ignore yelobus Report Abuse I drive the same but I converted my Ford Ranger to E85 so I use about 80% less gasoline.
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 1:59:16 PM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse A lot less
cfbax Rookie Author Missouri Posts:34 Points:608,280 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 1:58:59 PM Ignore cfbax Report Abuse My wife and I carpool to work 4 to 5 days a week, before it was only 2 or 3 days a week.
farmerjack Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,682 Points:1,655,280 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 12:50:24 PM Ignore farmerjack Report Abuse yer i do
farmerjack Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,682 Points:1,655,280 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 12:46:05 PM Ignore farmerjack Report Abuse no
Biogen Champion Author Ventura Posts:18,782 Points:1,690,080 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 11:59:06 AM Ignore Biogen Report Abuse N/A
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 11:41:01 AM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse N/A
mdschick Rookie Author Detroit Posts:24 Points:299,705 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2008 11:33:48 AM Ignore mdschick Report Abuse Yes - I'm using them a lot more I chose this option because my husband and I carpool every day to work, but public transportation is not available to me anyways.