When I was working at Netscape in 1996-1998, for the first 18 months I lived in Oakland, on 17th near Lake Merrit ($500&#x2F;month).  The commute was: Walk to Bart, Bart to 22nd (pre millbrae), Muni from 22nd to Caltrain, Caltrain (pre bullet) down to Mountain View, Shuttle to Whisman, Walk to Building.  Mostly reverse this at night.<p>My commute was 2 hours in the morning, and 2 1&#x2F;2 hours back at night.  It was miserable, and I would never wish it on anyone.  I feel for these people possibly losing their homes (some who have lived there for 30+ years!).