Comments on: It’s official: Feds name 5 cities with worst traffic http://www.elliott.org/blog/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/ Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott's site. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dave D http://www.elliott.org/blog/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-45575 Dave D Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:57:45 +0000 http://beta.elliott.org/photos/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/#comment-45575 I've been through the Twin Cities a few times - there were only two spots that sucked in my opinion - the "weave" between I-35E and I-694 and the infamous "Crosstown Commons" where MN 62 overlays I-35W. It seems the Minnesota DOT put those funds to good use as they have been working on both of those spots. I’ve been through the Twin Cities a few times – there were only two spots that sucked in my opinion – the “weave” between I-35E and I-694 and the infamous “Crosstown Commons” where MN 62 overlays I-35W. It seems the Minnesota DOT put those funds to good use as they have been working on both of those spots.

]]> By: keith http://www.elliott.org/blog/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-31445 keith Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:43:33 +0000 http://beta.elliott.org/photos/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/#comment-31445 no houston? That 59 south and 610 downtown is ranked among the top 5 worst highways in the nation no houston? That 59 south and 610 downtown is ranked among the top 5 worst highways in the nation

]]> By: Justin http://www.elliott.org/blog/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-20671 Justin Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:22:27 +0000 http://beta.elliott.org/photos/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/#comment-20671 I think DC should definitely be considered on this list. While the city itself isn't as big as other cities, the metro area in Virginia and Maryland is way too big for the way too small infrastructure. The Capital Beltway is always clogged, the largest westbound route out of the city, I-66, is only 2 lanes for several miles, I-95 backs up 50 miles south to Fredricksburg, and when I-270 in Maryland merges with I-495, it causes terrible delays... I think DC should definitely be considered on this list. While the city itself isn’t as big as other cities, the metro area in Virginia and Maryland is way too big for the way too small infrastructure. The Capital Beltway is always clogged, the largest westbound route out of the city, I-66, is only 2 lanes for several miles, I-95 backs up 50 miles south to Fredricksburg, and when I-270 in Maryland merges with I-495, it causes terrible delays…

]]> By: Barbara http://www.elliott.org/blog/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-2475 Barbara Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:45:33 +0000 http://beta.elliott.org/photos/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/#comment-2475 I have lived in 5 metro areas. Atlanta is by far the worst. Not just the traffic, but the rude drivers! I have lived in 5 metro areas. Atlanta is by far the worst. Not just the traffic, but the rude drivers!

]]> By: Jim L http://www.elliott.org/blog/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-2474 Jim L Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:01:37 +0000 http://beta.elliott.org/photos/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/#comment-2474 BAH. NY doesn't count. It's got a real mass transit system, just leave the car at home. The result is while its got gridlock, its an option for most folks to deal with it. I'd rate Atlanta, or even Tampa higher than NY because you don't have any options other than to drive, and often you find there are not any alternate routes when one gets congested due to an accident. That said, it looks like the purpose was to determine where to spend money, and for the fact that it's the bottleneck for the entire north east, those NYC roads are horrible. BAH. NY doesn’t count. It’s got a real mass transit system, just leave the car at home. The result is while its got gridlock, its an option for most folks to deal with it.

I’d rate Atlanta, or even Tampa higher than NY because you don’t have any options other than to drive, and often you find there are not any alternate routes when one gets congested due to an accident.

That said, it looks like the purpose was to determine where to spend money, and for the fact that it’s the bottleneck for the entire north east, those NYC roads are horrible.

]]> By: Bill Lampton, Ph.D. http://www.elliott.org/blog/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-2473 Bill Lampton, Ph.D. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:11:58 +0000 http://beta.elliott.org/photos/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/#comment-2473 As often as I drive in Atlanta, it's hard to imagine that it did not make the top three. The best view of Atlanta for a driver is in the rear view mirror. Then you know you got away from there safely. Try driving anywhere near the posted speed limit, and you will get run over by dozens of lead-footed drivers. As often as I drive in Atlanta, it’s hard to imagine that it did not make the top three. The best view of Atlanta for a driver is in the rear view mirror. Then you know you got away from there safely. Try driving anywhere near the posted speed limit, and you will get run over by dozens of lead-footed drivers.

]]> By: Anne Houseman http://www.elliott.org/blog/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-2472 Anne Houseman Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:37:14 +0000 http://beta.elliott.org/photos/its-official-feds-name-5-cities-with-worst-traffic/#comment-2472 I know everyone always thinks their own city is the worst, but I'm honestly shocked (and pleased) that Boston's nowhere to be seen. Guess the Big Dig really is working! I know everyone always thinks their own city is the worst, but I’m honestly shocked (and pleased) that Boston’s nowhere to be seen. Guess the Big Dig really is working!

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