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Grant considers a commute around 30 minutes acceptable in Austin when the lifestyle tradeoff is worthwhile. Downtown is easiest for KPMG, while South Congress and South Lamar can slow considerably when crossing Lady Bird Lake during rush hour. Mueller and Riverside remain practical alternatives. Grant would compare the real route at expected work hours but would not let a few extra minutes automatically eliminate a much better neighborhood fit.
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