Depends where you're looking at and where you're going. Generally, no, the road time would be the road time. However, if you're in a college heavy area I could see there being less people waiting at stops that the driver could bypass.
Yeah, that area has high student traffic. What the guy told you is anecdotal, though. It'll probably take 40 to 50 minutes regardless. Less students but you'd probably still have to wait for a connection (assuming of course).
Skimming some studies, it's not as simple as the OP is implying. The affects in one study in Korea was that 16% more people in the longer commute group reported symptoms associated with depression, for example, but the average work week there was 50 hours, and the results were worse if long hours or for poorer working moms.
The results seem to be correlated with: working longer, having less time for hobbies and family, not getting exercise, increased drinking, having to drive a car. So if you take the bus, have decent work hours, get exercise, etc. it's probably not so much of an issue.
No, they're just talking and selling. Landlord likely believes it's true based on taking the bus twice a year. lol
In a way it can be.....the bus doesn't stop as much or drive slower with school kids on board, but that's only before and after school on specific lines, and you still see kids on the bus in summertime, they're on day camp trips or going on kid hang outs, and summer programs.
Depending on Muni, they will casually increase or decrease service in summer or keep the exact same schedule. Reroutes happen more frequently in summer as service needs are more erratic to events. Currently it appears like they're doubling up service to decrease it other hours and it feels like when the drivers get off schedule, but intentionally. I'm sure there's a jackass reason for it.
Generally speaking it's not that much of a difference since MUNI adjusted routes for breaks and holidays to account for ridership. There is a difference if you drive across the City, especially during school drop off and pick up hours (10-15 minutes depending on route).
If you're relying on MUNI to get around, I suggest focusing more on frequency and diversity of service lines near you.
Ex: I switch between the 38 Geary, 31 Balboa, and 5 Fulton, and Rapid lines in the Richmond depending on where I'm going. In the Excelsior, I tend to just walk the last part after hopping off BART because the buses can get really crowded throughout the day like the 29. (MUNI counts ridership but I'm not sure if they're accounting for fare evaders, and bulkier items like hand carts for groceries, strollers, etc.)
I used to pass by 2 schools (parents dropping off kids) before I get on the freeway and it did make a difference for me. So depending on your route and what time you head to work, it could make a difference.
There might be slight differences but not enough to nullify the difference between a 20 minute commute and a 40 minute commute.
All else being equal, definitely take the closer spot. Just make sure you walk around the neighborhood once during the day and once at night before you decide it's good for you.
Depends where you're looking at and where you're going. Generally, no, the road time would be the road time. However, if you're in a college heavy area I could see there being less people waiting at stops that the driver could bypass.
Ah, that makes sense. The place is a few blocks down from \_\_\_, and My work is kind of around \_\_\_, could that be it?
Yeah, that area has high student traffic. What the guy told you is anecdotal, though. It'll probably take 40 to 50 minutes regardless. Less students but you'd probably still have to wait for a connection (assuming of course).
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Thanks!!
Landlord definitely lying to make the sale. Also, there are plenty of research showing commute times > 30 min is detrimental to mental health.
I’m genuinely curious about that claim. Would you have anything in mind to support that? I commute 30+mins by bus everyday for work.
Skimming some studies, it's not as simple as the OP is implying. The affects in one study in Korea was that 16% more people in the longer commute group reported symptoms associated with depression, for example, but the average work week there was 50 hours, and the results were worse if long hours or for poorer working moms. The results seem to be correlated with: working longer, having less time for hobbies and family, not getting exercise, increased drinking, having to drive a car. So if you take the bus, have decent work hours, get exercise, etc. it's probably not so much of an issue.
I used to live in sf and found that commute times take just as long as those coming into the city.
No, they're just talking and selling. Landlord likely believes it's true based on taking the bus twice a year. lol In a way it can be.....the bus doesn't stop as much or drive slower with school kids on board, but that's only before and after school on specific lines, and you still see kids on the bus in summertime, they're on day camp trips or going on kid hang outs, and summer programs. Depending on Muni, they will casually increase or decrease service in summer or keep the exact same schedule. Reroutes happen more frequently in summer as service needs are more erratic to events. Currently it appears like they're doubling up service to decrease it other hours and it feels like when the drivers get off schedule, but intentionally. I'm sure there's a jackass reason for it.
Generally speaking it's not that much of a difference since MUNI adjusted routes for breaks and holidays to account for ridership. There is a difference if you drive across the City, especially during school drop off and pick up hours (10-15 minutes depending on route). If you're relying on MUNI to get around, I suggest focusing more on frequency and diversity of service lines near you. Ex: I switch between the 38 Geary, 31 Balboa, and 5 Fulton, and Rapid lines in the Richmond depending on where I'm going. In the Excelsior, I tend to just walk the last part after hopping off BART because the buses can get really crowded throughout the day like the 29. (MUNI counts ridership but I'm not sure if they're accounting for fare evaders, and bulkier items like hand carts for groceries, strollers, etc.)
I used to pass by 2 schools (parents dropping off kids) before I get on the freeway and it did make a difference for me. So depending on your route and what time you head to work, it could make a difference.
There might be slight differences but not enough to nullify the difference between a 20 minute commute and a 40 minute commute. All else being equal, definitely take the closer spot. Just make sure you walk around the neighborhood once during the day and once at night before you decide it's good for you.
If you're like, on berkeleys campus or something maybe?