The morning rush hour, which used to last from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., now begins at 6 a.m. Route 80 is often jammed at a quarter to 10 a.m. The evening rush hour is now three hours long as opposed to one hour just 10 years ago. Some people in Morris County spend as much time driving to and from work as they spend with their families. Commuting is expensive.
People spend more money on gas and car maintenance than ever before because of the long commutes.
And New Jersey s auto insurance rates are the highest in the nation. Lifestyle are altered more by their commutes in this day and age than at any other time. It takes Steve Calabrese an hour to get to work driving from his home in Clover Lake to his job in Basking Ridge. And that s during off hours. Because of his commute, Calabrese works on a staggered schedule.