How to avoid traffic jams

Tired of getting stuck in traffic on your morning and evening commutes to and from work?  Here are some quick tips that can help.

Map out an alternative route – Take side streets.  Try different routes on days you can afford to be late.  Avoid the highways if possible.

Play with your timing – If there is no way around avoiding traffic, try to see if you can move your schedule around.  Go in and leave an hour later if you can, this can significantly reduce the amount of time spent in your car.

Work from home – If this is feasible, try asking your boss if you can work from home at least a couple times a week.

Check local traffic reports – Do this before you leave, you can also continue to listen on the radio while you’re driving.  You can also use a GPS for live traffic updates during your commute.  This can help find the fastest route for that particular time of the day.

Carpool – Having access to the carpool lane by driving with a passenger can greatly reduce your travel time.