"Regardless of how people get to work or where they live, it turns out that most of us tend to spend the same amount of time commuting to work. Long suspected and at times disputed, a new review of people's commutes across 43 countries found a strong bias toward a daily commute of around 78 minutes (1.3 hours), regardless of how it occurs."
"Whether driving, on the bus, tram or train, walking or cycling, the study by ICTA-UAB and McGill University in Canada found the 1.3 hour rule held fast. So basically, commutes of 30-50 minutes each way seem to be in the green zone for many people. This is a curious fact, but it also has implications for urban planners and transport policies."
"So, if housing were to be built around the edges of London, it would make sense to build more densely in areas that could provide commuter links that stay within the 1.3 hours zone of preference. That can also feed into prioritising transport upgrades to create improved services for areas currently underdeveloped for housing, so long as the improvements bring those areas into the preferred commuter zone."
People across 43 countries exhibit a strong tendency toward a daily commute of about 78 minutes (1.3 hours), independent of transport mode or residence. Typical commutes of roughly 30–50 minutes each way fall within this common preference. Faster rail and transit services generally lead people to live farther from workplaces rather than to shorten travel time. Housing development around city edges makes sense when commuter links keep travel within the 1.3-hour threshold, supporting higher-density building near such links. Prioritising transport upgrades can unlock underdeveloped areas for housing if improvements bring them into the preferred commuting zone. Faster non-stopping trains can expand development opportunities farther from central urban cores.
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