You can find sites that cater to each of these issues in different cities and regions across the country. Traffic.com, for example, is a free service in which you can find out the latest news of accidents and traffic status in your town via phone, PDA, or email. They serve about 30 or so cities across the country. Registered members get premium servicesFor those a little more environmentally conscious - or economically conscious considering the price of gas these days - there's Bike Metro at www.bikemetro.com.

Enter your address of origin and your destination address and they'll tell you the flattest way to get there. Or if you're more interested in a little sight seeing, you can pick out a point of interest and they'll give you the route.No matter what your question about your commute, there is a Web site online somewhere made just for you. Simply enter your issue (i.e. "carpooling resource," "accident reports") and your town in a search engine and you'll have a list of commuter resources to choose from.