> It seems like the whole congestion problem could be greatly diminished if employers would take responsibility of the negative externality they are causing. Y

> It seems like the whole congestion problem could be greatly diminished if employers would take responsibility of the negative externality they are causing. Yes! If employers had to pay more to compensate employees who insisted on living closer, this might start to solve the underlying problems. Here's some more food for thought: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/06/the-true-cost-of-commuting/ http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/06/the-true-cost-of-c...