The pandemic probably shaved a couple of minutes off your drive to work.

What’s taking place: The typical one-way commute in Washington, D.C., was 4.6 minutes shorter in 2021 in comparison with 2019, per the most recent U.S. Census information.

• Commutes decreased essentially the most in D.C., Boston, and San Francisco.

Why it issues: Extra individuals working from residence and fewer commuting by automobile have reshaped the normal back-and-forth.

• Practically half, or 48.3%, of staff in Washington, D.C., labored primarily from residence in 2021 — the best share of distant staff within the nation, in keeping with the info.

Between the traces: Visitors congestion is down about 27% throughout the downtowns in main U.S. cities in comparison with pre-pandemic ranges, stories Axios’ Alex Fitzpatrick.

• Nationwide, the typical one-way journey to work was two minutes shorter than in 2019, per the census information.

What we’re watching: For individuals who do return in, versatile work preparations make it simpler to keep away from rush hour and reduce on a few of the stress round commuting, analysis agency Moody’s Analytics senior director Adam Kamis advised Axios.

Go deeper: The variety of individuals working remotely tripled throughout COVID