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What is the Best Florida Commute?

Florida is home to white sand beaches, beautiful bayous, and 80% of the U.S’ citrus population. What people don’t know about Florida is the diverse means of transportation. With such a wide array of choices, it’s hard to choose the best Florida commute. That’s why we’ve broken down the best means of commuting in the Sunshine state. [framed_box]

Car

Commute by car is the most common mode of transportation in Florida. However, if everyone drives their own car to work, it could have negative impact on the environment, traffic conditions, and your bank account. Given the opportunity, choose to carpool to reduce the number of cars on the road and to split travel costs. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Ride Sharing App

Ride sharing apps, like Lyft and Uber, are a comfortable way to get around. The biggest problem is trusting a stranger to drive, and the price of the commute itself. The other downside is not having a reason to enroll in traffic school. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Alligator

Alligators are Florida’s most underutilized mode of transportation. They run on biodegradable fuel and can be lined up to mush, like a pack of Alaskan Huskies. Society doesn’t bat an eye at the sight of man’s best friend pulling a sleigh through the snow, but apparently, they think it’s “unnecessarily bizarre” when man’s best reptilian friend is used to pull your airboat to the office. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Bicycle

Bicycling is great for toning those quads and glutes. It’s also a cost-effective way to commute in Florida. With green advocates on the rise, more bikers than ever are commuting to work. Dust off that old bike and roll up those pant legs, because you’re going to want to show off those defined calf muscles. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Skateboard/Scooter

Skateboarding or taking your scooter is a great way to get around if your next stop is nearby and you have a rad personality. Taking your skateboard or scooter means you won’t spend money on gas or a ride sharing app. You might even have a chance of wall riding yourself through a montage of sick ollies. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Motorcycle

Commuting on your motorcycle won’t only show people how tough you are, but it’s also a great way to reduce costs on gas. The downside of commuting on a motorcycle is the dangers of rush hour traffic and reckless drivers. However, if you’re riding a motorcycle, you might be too tough to even notice you wrecked. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Bus

Buses are a great way to relive those precious memories of going to grade school. But, what people don’t realize, they’re also an effective way to get around the city. If you pretend all the sick, angry people are lifelong friends you met in grade school, the commute doesn’t seem that bad. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Vanpool

A vanpool is similar to a carpool, but, instead of 3-4 people, you have around 6-8 people in a van. This commuting method is popular for people who work in the same office. Vanpools are like taking a small bus, but you know the sick, angry people. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Airboat

Thick, overgrown waters aren’t very conducive for driving a car. But, airboats have no issue gliding across those Floridian bayous and swamps. Swamp people can get to and from their bustling nine to five in the city while coasting over murky, alligator infested waters in a compact airboat. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Train/Subway

Commuting by train or the subway is a smart choice if you live in a metropolitan area. If you don’t mind close quarters with strangers, and the risk of getting sick from slimy surfaces, then the train is a great economic commute. [/framed_box]

Caltrans – Getting Around CA Without a Car

caltrans-traffic-school-online If you don't have a valid driver license in California, we strongly recommend that you take the steps to getting it reinstated. For some, this may require taking - and passing - a traffic school online to have points reduced. For others, there may be more extenuating circumstances that may need to be addressed, like checking out Caltrans. As you start the process to reclaiming your license, know that the state of California does have other ways for you to get around. And while these means of transportation aren't as convenient as getting into your own car to get from Point A to Point B, they can provide a viable solution as you bide your time between license reinstatement. Here's a look at some of the best ways to get around in California without a vehicle: [framed_box]

Planes and Trains

California is a big state, spanning about 164,000 square miles. That said, if you need to make a longer trip, say from San Francisco to San Diego, it's more than just a hop down the street. There's where the likes of planes and trains can come in handy. California is home to several large, international airports that can make getting up and down the coast a breeze. There are major airports in San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Anaheim, among others that can help you get from big city to big city quickly and often affordably. If you fear flying or airfare is just too much for your budget, another ideal option is the light rail train system. The train literally runs up and down the coast, from San Francisco to San Diego. California also has a nice Amtrak rail system, so that too can be an option for getting around from place to place. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Buses

Most of the big cities, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, have public bus transportation offering to help people get around town. While these buses are on fixed routes and don't travel outside of the city limits, they do offer an option for someone who just needs to get from their city apartment to their downtown office, for instance. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Ride Sharing

One of the nicest things about ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft is that they're more affordable than a taxi cab and they're on demand, so you won't have to call and wait for one to pick you up. However, if you're taking an Uber or Lyft on a daily basis, the costs are still going to add up over time. Try to think of ride sharing services as a temporary solution to getting around California without a license. Yes, they're cheaper than a taxi cab, but they're still far more expensive than most public transportation offerings. [/framed_box] [framed_box]

Walk or Bike

If your destination is only a few miles away, we'd encourage you to take advantage of the nice year-round California weather and get some exercise in the process by either walking or biking to your destination. The big cities tend to be more walkable, as everything is packed in more closely together. Like we noted in the opening, while it is feasible to get around California without a car, the size of the state and spacing between major cities can make it difficult without a viable vehicle. That's why we encourage you to do what's necessary to get your license back if it's been suspended or you haven't renewed it. Try to think of the options we've listed above as temporary solutions until you can get back behind the wheel of a car. For more information, contact us today. [/framed_box]