Thursday, May 8, 2008

Forbes Best and Worst Cities for Commuters



Forbes lists are always of interest to me because they often provide an element that can be used in the process of selecting a new job or influence the decision to relocate. This years's list of the Best and Worst Commutes in the United States might have an impact on your decision. The worst commutes are effected by rapid expansion, urban sprawl, and lack of rapid transit systems among other things.

Best Cities for Commuters
  1. Buffalo, NY

  2. Salt Lake City, UT

  3. Milwaukee, WI

  4. Oklahoma City, OK

  5. Pittsburgh, PA

  6. Cleveland, OH

  7. Hartford, CT

  8. Kansas City, MO
  9. Cincinnati, OH
  10. Richmond, VA

Worst Cities for Commuters

  1. Atlanta, GA - the fastest growing city in the U.S.
  2. Detroit, MI
  3. Miami, FL
  4. Orlando, FL
  5. Dallas, TX
  6. Tampa, FL
  7. Washington, DC
  8. Houston, TX
  9. Los Angeles, CA
  10. San Francisco, CA

Five Best and Worst Commutes in Small Cities


Best

  1. Corpus Chrisiti, TX
  2. Eugene, OR
  3. Anchorage, AK

  4. Fresno, CA
  5. Rochester, NY

Worst

  1. Birmingham, AL

  2. Raleigh, NC

  3. Cape Coral, FL

  4. Allentown, PA

  5. Oxnard, CA

Best and Worst Cities for Commuters

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