dert420sx

I can't believe L.A. and San Fran were at the bottom of the list. Surely we have the worst traffic but Forbes doesn't rank it that way.



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http://www.forbes.com/2008/04/24/cit...hisspeed=25000

azndoc

huh...

we're that low?

I mean I'm in traffic everyday and it sucks.

WilloW

Yay, I'm right in the fucking middle of number 5! No wonder it has been shitty driving around.

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s14_legend

wow thats a shock... i thought we would be 2nd next to new york

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an_orange_s2k

traffic is ok for me in sf, mainly cuz i avoid downtown and other crazy busy areas

traffic in LA sucks ass. there is traffic almost all the time

dert420sx

here in l.a., it seems to take at least 20 mins to get anywhere...traffic or not.

ronmcdon

eh, I think in LA its inconsistent. traffic flows a lot heavier in some directions than others, and it helps a lot of you explore different routes during diff seasons. my old commute from west LA to downtown was really awful. took anywhere from 45 to 1hr 30 mins each way. On the other hand, my current commute rom west LA to reseda isn't too bad at all. 30 mins each way tops.

I really believe that key to happiness (or hell) in Los Angeles is to be realistic when it comes to finding work. makes no sense at all how some ppl choose to live out in Ontario to save maybe $200 on rent, just to loose $400 on gas and immeasurable time and frustration on their daily commute.

ronmcdon

wow, that's awesome. I'd imagine LB would be a lot nicer when it comes to traffic. I'd really consider moving out there one day if the circumstanced are right, seeing its well located between LA and OC. not as ghetto as LA, but not quite as boring as OC either. I like LB for the most part.

dert420sx

yeah...i love long beach. it's right in between la and oc so you can go just about anywhere from here in no time. i work in santa ana so my commute is only like 30-45 mins tops. though, i've been able to get to work in as little as 20 mins when the 22 fwy's wide open. thank god the construction's completed!

cisco240

Surprinsing that we're far from worse. Anyone notice the mention of the IE

I live in the IE and commute to save over $800 on rent. Plus I drive an xB to commute so gas isn't too bad.

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s14_legend

downtown LA is just horrible i remember driving to work everyday....id be pissed off, even if i was having a good day

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dert420sx

not listed. i'm not out there much. how's traffic for you guys out there?

KidSaru

Lmao, it doesn't surprise me one bit that ATL is #1...

BustedS13

wtf, where's chicago or NYC? i guess Forbes thinks public transportation is just as good as a car. lawl.

and the last time i drove through atlanta, the average speed seemed to be about 90. people are fucking insane there. i figured they were all trying to get away from the ringtone rap.

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cisco240

I know it's not listed, but it is mentioned in the Detroit slide:
"The average Detroit commuter is delayed 54 hours a year, more than residents in California's sprawling "Inland Empire" cities of San Bernardino and Riverside, who log 49 hours of delays; and more than Chicago or Boston, 46 hours each."

I commute from the IE to LBC.
91-sucks big time either way, prepare to grow old
57-(between 10 & 91) bad in afternoon Northbound, not too bad in morning
60-is acutally decent in the morning, slow from the 605 to the 57 in afternoon (westbound afternoon)
10-is good both ways (for me at least)
15-(between 60 & 10)-to short to really complain about
605-is slow moving morning & afternoon commute

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KidSaru

No kidding, 85 is a death trap.

stiizy

NYC here i drive from jersey to the city i leave like 2.5 hours before work to get there on time....GWB sucks all tunnels suck and it takes about the same amount of time to get home ugh!!

Yuri

I used to live in Anaheim Hills and commute to Buena Park on the 91.
I hated it. Always took forever to get home, it would usually be dark by the time I did, even in summer.

I now live in Long Beach really close to Seal Beach, and commute to Garden Grove.
It's great.
15-20minutes in the morning, between 15-35 minutes at night depending on how the tiny section of the 22 I use is.

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Baka Sama

How did I know Altlanta would be #1

Thank all you people from NY,NJ,FL, and California who just moved to Georgia within the past 8 years. You killed it. You really did.

CKAMC

Yeah, when driving thru LA it just depends on what road your on or where you need to get to

I recall some being bad unless you hop in the carpool lane.. but my best experience was I-5 from irvine, then the 101 hollywood then back on the I-5 to head north towards norcal

get some slowing (like 45~50mph) but for the most part of morning to midday traffic its great, sames goes for the 10 during the afternoon going westbound

bay area isnt as bad, think the bart helps out with some of the stuff going on in the streets.

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bboyoracle

woo hoo dc no 7

My job is only 20 minutes away takes 45-hour with traffic.

eastcoastS14

i cant believe boston isnt on that list

dert420sx

so from all the replies, i guess traffic fucks us all, then we gotta get gas from the gas stations and get foooked some more by the gas prices!

damn, if there was a train from long beach to o.c. i'd def take it. we only have the blue line that takes you to downtown la.

lflkajfj12123

traffic in chicago can be pretty ridiculous

but usually only because of they're CONSTANTLY working on the highways

its like a constant expansion on every road

Gnnr

Yeah, thats about right but considering its #1 in Road Rage, I'd say that bumps us up, since the only thing worse than traffic is traffic with assholes.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/15/m...for-road-rage/

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ryguy

I was surprised Chicago wasnt on there either, with how bad the Circle Interchange can get. But, there have been a lot of improvements lately. It used to take me over a hour to drive to work every day, when they were completely rebuilding the Dan Ryan it took me up to 1.5 hours. Now it takes me less than a half hour.

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Farzam

I've been to a lot of those places.

Atlanta traffic really does suck.
DC traffic seems a little worse than they make it.
FL...no comment.
LA isn't as horrible as ATL imo, but it is pretty lame

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KiLLeR2001

Haha #4 wtf, I knew it was getting bad but it's not that bad as long as you don't hit key hours like 8-9am or 5-6pm.

And yes I-95 Miami is a fucking death trap. I wouldn't drive my car in that direction, I'll get a rental.

edit: People in Miami drive crazy fast and stupid. One time coming from Miami back home to Orlando I saw a black car (couldn't recognize it) flattened like a soda can and a red F150 split in half, people died that night.

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BustedS13

i was just there, i liked all the signs that were all "take our trains dummy"
also i ran through a toll thingie without paying because i didn't have any change. no 30 cents for your roads, suckers

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KingKong8247

I've been stuck in traffic at 4:30am in DC, I hate driving through there. It should be number 1.

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