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Liang Ma

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Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow, RMIT University

Sydney has the longest average daily commuting time of 71 minutes, closely followed by Brisbane and Melbourne. Dan Himbrechts/AAP

July 29, 2019

Australian city workers’ average commute has blown out to 66 minutes a day. How does yours compare?

Runing Ye, The University of Melbourne and Liang Ma, RMIT University

Average commuting times for Australians have increased by 23% in 15 years. And those with long commutes are less satisfied with their work, working hours, work-life balance and even pay.

The stress of commuting by car can affect workers’ well-being and productivity. Flamingo Images/Shutterstock

July 4, 2019

Walking and cycling to work makes commuters happier and more productive

Liang Ma, RMIT University and Runing Ye, The University of Melbourne

Workers with long commutes are more likely to become sick. They also receive less net income (after deducting travel costs) and less leisure time.

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