No more do we need to explain our late entrances to our employers. We have evolved from frantically piecing together a cohesive excuse as to how we overslept. Our enlightenment has come in the form of carpooling and life is good. The concept of sharing a ride, or car for that matter was foreign at first. However, when shown what we as commuters stand to gain, we promptly changed our tune.

Getting to work is the most important part of the day. Expanding cities and sprawling suburbs have become necessary obstacles when it comes to our morning commute. On the flip side, we are seeing more and more people reverse commuting. Reverse commuting means that workers live in the city but drive out to the suburbs for their place of work. For example, in Atlanta, Georgia, there are many residents who live in Downtown Atlanta who travel to the suburbs to get to work. In Philadelphia, many commuters travel from Philadelphia to the suburb area of Bucks County for work.

Commuters are getting to work faster, have more private time and they are saving money. Transportation-wise, there are other money saving options out there. The train and metro are viable ways of getting many of us to the office on time. However, if you don't like public transportation, ridesharing is a much better option. Ridesharing and car pooling is not just for those who commute to work everyday. Many non-profit organizations such as church groups and colleges rideshare and car pool