Commuting like a developer
summary
Compares three commutes — car, public transport and electric bike — using timed GPS, watch metrics and a consistent rule set (front door to office door, no infinite scrolling, no work). Car wins time (~21 min) but costs ~$14,000/yr in Sydney and yields stress (three “flipped off” incidents). Public transport is cheapest (~$5/day) and best for learning, planning and mindfulness. Cycling (e‑assist) delivers the biggest health gains (≈1981 kJ, 44 min exercise, 93–133 bpm), cuts ≈1,500 kg CO2/year per rider and improves mood. The method chosen combines modes.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Start
- 4:51Transport Driven Development
- 8:28Setup
- 25:49Mental Health
- 32:00Environment
- 34:34Safety
- 46:53Challenge
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