A new study has found that the daily commute could be bad for people's health and wellbeing.

So Business Argus asked local business people how they felt about their time getting to and from the office each day...

Kirsten Tuck, partner, Everett Tomlin Lloyd & Pratt Solicitors

I am currently enjoying the quiet summer period, which means I can get from my house to work in less than 10 minutes. Once school starts back, I usually take my daughter to school in Bassaleg and this turns my 10 minute commute into a 40 minute one. On the plus side, it’s a chance for us to have a chat and sing along to the radio. On my way home, there’s just me in the car so I get less complaints about my singing. The traffic really is pretty bad in Rogerstone in term time and as much as I enjoy singing it would be better if the traffic problem could be resolved somehow. It would be nice to cycle or walk to and from work, but I often need the car during the day (and it’s quite a long way).

Chris Taylor, operations director, Kymin

When it comes to commuting I’m pretty lucky these days. My two-mile drive across Newport into the office every day means that I can drop my daughter to grandparents or breakfast club before school begins. The only slight problem I currently experience is the delays due to the construction work on Bridge Street bridge. However, I sympathise with people who have to endure a long daily commute. I’m sure that they experience a lot more problems than my short daily journey! One of the benefits of living relatively close by to the office is that I get to work feeling fresh and ready for whatever the day may throw at me.

Dan Smith, managing director, M4 Property Consultants, Newport

Personally, living within three miles of our office, my commute is very easy and I like it that way. Being located close to Cardiff and Bristol, and with shortening train times to London, Newport will always house an element of commuters. However, we feel that for the vitality of Newport as a city, it is important that commuting out of Newport doesn’t grow. We need to attract and keep businesses in Newport, helping to keep the population working, shopping and spending their leisure time in Newport. This helps keep money circulating within the city rather than going elsewhere and will make our city a stronger more vibrant place for all who live in it.

John Newell, managing director, Kingston Newell Estate Agents, Newport

I live and work in Newport and quite often my commute in the morning and evening will take me to different parts of our city for viewings and valuations. The railway bridge on Bridge Street provides let’s say ‘a challenge’ during peak times but that can’t be helped. My commute helps me get into work mode in the morning and to start switching off in the evening. Less traffic on the roads would make my commute better but that’s not going to happen and to be truthful, more traffic means more people in our city creating demand for housing!

Jakko Browuers, managing director, Morrello Clinic, Newport

Our office is just of the Coldra roundabout on the M4 so it is easy to access from home as I live in Chepstow. I use the time in my car to catch up on the day’s news on the radio, listen to voicemails and prepare for the day ahead. The M4 can be a blessing and a nightmare at times. Queues for the Bryn Glas tunnels will often back up past our junction especially during the holiday season. My commute would be better if the M4 was smoothly running every day.

Matt Trevett, TMPR Marketing, Newport

Having recently moved to Bassaleg from Penarth and being based in Langstone Business Park my commute has significantly shortened in time and distance. It used to take over an hour sometimes to get to the office and driving through Cardiff during rush hour isn’t that pleasant an experience! Now it takes about 20 mins in bad traffic which isn’t too much of a problem for me. I enjoy the commute listening to the radio and working out what needs to be done during the day. Better access to the M4 from Pye Corner would certainly make my commute easier.