By Lindsay Lelivelt / BWdB

On weekday mornings, congestion, construction, and unpredictable traffic can turn a short drive into a long grind. But across the Twin Cities metro, commuters are proving that even small changes in how we get to work can transform daily life.

Going car-free in the suburbs

Will Maddrey made a bold decision after college graduation: he sold his car. Instead of driving to his job in Edina, he now relies on a combination of biking, transit, and remote work.

“I love incorporating cycling into my commute. Having time outside and starting the day with exercise is amazing,” he said. “I also do this to lower my carbon emissions and to cut out pollution as much as I possibly can.”

Will’s e-bike, a gift from his mother, carries him along trails and bikeways for the 10-

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