1. Carpool or ride-share. Some urban areas allow vehicles with multiple passengers to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.
2. Use public transportation. Check your local public transit information.
3. If your employer permits, consider telecommuting or staggering your work hours to avoid sitting in traffic and wasting gas during peak rush hours.
4. Protect your health and your pocketbook by walking – or biking – to your destination whenever possible.
Using an alternative form of transportation or ride sharing does make a difference.