suburban commute
Daily outskirts drive
A suburban commute is the regular journey between a residence in the suburbs and a workplace, typically in a city center.
The phrase evokes car-dependent travel, traffic congestion, and significant time spent on highways or commuter rail: Her suburban commute adds two hours to every workday.
The suburban commute has shaped American life since the mid-20th century, influencing everything from urban planning to family schedules.
- trafficMovement along routes
- traffic jamRoadway backup of vehicles
- bumper to bumperVehicles nearly touching ahead/behind
- stop and goIntermittent motion pattern
- highwayMajor road for travel
carpool · carpool lane · minivan · rush hour · morning drive · parking lot · park and ride · train station · freeway · gridlock · road rage · coffee · radio · exit ramp · sedan · steering wheel · turn signal · garage
suburban commuteworking from home
Employment from one's residence
telecommuting · remote work · walking commute · home office · bike commute
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