Leave road rage behind and try smelling the roses instead. If you live close enough, walking to work is a healthy alternative to driving that gives you a chance to relax, exercise and get to know your neighborhood. Prefer to pedal? Biking is easier and safer than ever thanks to initiatives to build bike lanes and paths. Either way, you'll avoid the stop-and-go of rush hour traffic, saving you both time and money. How much? According to the Texas Transportation Institute, sitting in traffic costs the average commuter an extra 38 hours of travel time and $710 worth of gas every year. Shrink your gas budget, repair costs and daily stress by commuting the pollution-free way.