"The estimates mostly take into account the value of drivers’ time, which is based on median household income and other factors. The U.S. Department of Transportation has set a value of $12.81 per hour for a commuter ..."
I have a 45 minute commute. Nobody is forcing me to do it - it's merely part of my employment and I understood it going in. I listen to the radio (like I would do at home), and I listen to news (like I would do at home), so is there really much loss of time or income?
I've had mosquito bites that were more annoying.