Abstract
This paper attempts to find a solution to the problem of federal employees spending excessive amounts of their time stuck in traffic in the Washington D.C. area. According to the paper, this issue is resolved in five successive steps, as suggested by the Creative Problem Solving program. First, the paper analyzes and defines the problem,further citing the importance of employee satisfaction in the workplace and on job performance. Then, possible ideas to solve the commuting issue are brainstormed. These ideas are then evaluated, and the most reasonable are selected as potential solutions. The paper concludes with a list of seven ways to implement the suggested solutions.

Outline:

Analyzing Problems
Redefining Problems
Generating Ideas
Evaluating and Selecting Ideas
Implementing Solutions

From the Paper
"Traffic in the Washington area is extremely congested and this constitutes a severe problem due to the fact that the large majority of those employed in the region lives in the Virginia and Maryland suburbs and has to commute to work. This basically means that they have to spend increasing amounts of time stuck in traffic, issue which generates a series of negative effects. The Forbes Magazine has for instance reached a conclusion that the workers in the Washington area spend an annual 60 hours stuck in traffic; this is the second largest rate within the North American country. Additionally, only a limited 26 percent of all the employees in the region manage to get to work in less than 20 minutes, with the 59 percent having to waste somewhere between 20 and 60 minutes to get to work; 15 percent of all employees in the Washington area take more than one hour to get to work."

Tags:Creative Problem Solving program, Flexible Work Schedule, commuting

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This paper highlights one of the more media driven popular repercussions of commuter stress - road rage, by citing statistics and popular theories as to why road rage is so popular. Following this, the use of mass transit systems and the unique stressors related to public transportation is explored.

Tags:commuter, stress, rage

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The paper argues that in certain cases, environments which are safe for pedestrians and bicycle commuters have healthier populations but this is not necessarily always true. The paper asserts that if a person is walking, bicycling or exercising in open spaces during times of heavy smog, for instance, they will not benefit and may be harming themselves, but when environments are safe, pedestrians and cyclists are free from the danger of injury or death and can enjoy the benefits of exercise for health and for simple recreation. The paper asserts that the key is having sufficient numbers of people involved in walking and cycling because this will reduce vehicle accidents and pollution. The paper relates that city planners and the public in cities around the world are now aware that walking and cycling results in a very healthy population compared to those people who do not use outdoor exercise.

From the Paper
"In certain cases, environments which are safe for pedestrians and bicycle commuters have healthier populations but this is not necessarily always true. If a person is walking, bicycling or exercising in open spaces during times of heavy smog, for instance, they will not benefit and may be harming themselves. When environments are safe, pedestrians and cyclists are free from the danger of injury or death and can enjoy the benefits of exercise for health and for simple recreation. The key is having..."

Tags:walk, cycle, health

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This paper presents a detailed examination of the New York City Commuter Tax. The paper begins by exploring the history of the tax, from its introduction to the present day system. Included are a number of tables listing the prices and benefits of the tax. The writer discusses the previous attempts to bring the tax about as well as current discussions about its use. The writer argues that the tax is a bad idea.

From the Paper
"The idea of a commuter tax came to light when New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg found himself facing a budget crisis that was the worst in three decades. For over 30 years the city had managed to pull through each year and squeeze by but eventually the borrowing and shifting of funds caught up and the mayor found himself facing the worst budget issues that the city had seen in over 30 years. His answer was to propose a commuter tax that would effect the almost 1 million commuters."

Tags:michael, trains, underground, bus, transport, traffic

Abstract
This paper outlines a first grade lesson plan that uses "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" to demonstrate the concept of the commutative rule of addition.

From the Paper
"Read "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" to the class and use the food designated in the book to teach the math concept of the commutative property of addition. This lesson is for first grade students. The students in this class range from upper-middle class homes to working class. The cultural ethnic backgrounds include Caucasian, North American, African-American, Latino and Pacific Islander, Asian. Some students come from..."

Tags:Lesson plan, math, first grade, commutative rule of addition.

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In 2003, the first new major mainline railway in the United Kingdom in one hundred years opened its doors. Section one of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) is the country's first high-speed railway and is being used for commercial and commuter services. During the planning stages of this immense project, several steps had to be completed prior to construction, such as formulating a plan to present to Parliament to ensure construction would disturb the environment as little as possible and to determine reparations should some harm be impossible to avoid. Approval was obtained and the CTRL was completed resulting in a reduction of commuter time and less congested streets.

From the Paper
Student's Name Name of Instructor Name of Course March 19, 2008 The Channel Tunnel Rail Link: Environmental Issues, Management, and Auditing Introduction In 2003, the first new major mainline railway in the United Kingdom in one hundred years opened its doors. Section one of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) is the country's first high-speed railway and is being used

Tags:environment, railway, ctrl

Abstract
A recent consideration of the bus system in New York City raised the issue of taking over the routes for seven commuter lines subsidized by the city. Such a move was seen as too expensive, though others claimed that subsidizing these lines was too expensive. It would be preferable to privatize the entire bus system, not to subsidize it, but to encourage a private owner to develop a for-profit model that would also be fair to the public.

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Introduction A recent consideration of the bus system in New York City raised the issue of taking over the routes for seven commuter lines subsidized by the city. Such a move was seen as too expensive, though others claimed that subsidizing these lines was too expensive. It would be preferable to privatize the entire bus system, not to subsidize it, but to encourage a private owner to develop a for-profit model that would also be fair to the public. Mass transit is an important component in any urban or regional plan today. The impetus for mass transit comes from several sources, including

Tags:privatization, bus, system

Abstract
Explains the concepts "commutation" and "complementary distribution" and illustrates their use in grammatical analysis.

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This paper explains that the private St. Petersburg Junior College was the first successful junior college in Florida and that Palm Beach Junior College was the first public junior college, founded in 1933. The author points out that, in 1957, the Community College Council recommended that community colleges be established within commuting distance of 99% of the population in Florida, thus beginning the expansion of the community college system. Today, there are 28 community colleges in Florida. The paper relates that some of the community colleges have initiated baccalaureate degrees, particularly in education, nursing and applied science, and certification and re-certification of teachers.

From the Paper
"Community and Junior Colleges in the United States accommodated many students who would otherwise not be able to attend college. These students have various reasons for not attending Community Colleges. Two reasons that are at the forefront are financial constraints and inadequate high school academic grades. Community colleges offered students vocational education, adult education, associate degree programs and the first 2 years of a baccalaureate degree."

Tags:commuting, expansion, financial, baccalaureate, re-certification

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This paper examines how the Eisenhower administration's federal auto highways program had several major effects on the American population. It looks at how it allowed automobile commuting, which, when coupled with the federal housing administration's low-interest home loans and fears resulting from the effects of desegregation, created "white flight" and led to the creation of America's suburbs and a suburban/urban class dichotomy. It also shows how it created what could be considered an American mono-culture by radically reducing the barriers to interstate transportation and making society more mobile. It also did much to integrate and homogenize rural economies, creating new wealth around highway exits where highways crossed major roads.

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"The trend over the last 15 years has not only been to move to suburbs but to what are called "exurbs" as well. Politicians at the local level realize that this is the way that people have grown comfortable living. It was predominantly the case that people would live in suburbs and commute to the city [in the 60's and 70's] but the appeal of lower taxes and land costs have been a big draw for business. The Gore campaign tried to excoriate developers prior to the 2000 election, but such initiatives only have appeal for a small audience. Cities like Portland, Oregon and Chattanooga, Tennessee feature managed growth attempts that cater to such an audience."

Tags:suburbs, class, land, transport, commute