The Long Commute: A Conscious Choice

Many are willing to suffer a long commute in order to maintain a higher standard of living.

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August 13, 2001, 2:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Like the thousands of other newcomers who have made Orange County one of New York's 10 fastest growing counties for the past two decades, Weber was willing to trade a longer commute to a well-paying job for a better quality of life. It is a choice that the 2000 Census suggests people throughout the country have begun to make -- for better or for worse."

Thanks to Joseph Bornstein

FULL STORY: Benefits exceed drawbacks for commuters

Monday, August 13, 2001 in Times Herald-Record

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