Re: Why does 1-66 always have the worst traffic?
Posted by:
WashingToneLocian
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Date: June 27, 2008 07:34PM
RichmondReb Wrote:
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> I was just wonderin' because it seems like its
> always bumper to bumper no matter what time of
> day.
Because it is inadequate to meet the volume of traffic through the region. It is made worse by the HOV restrictions between the beltway and DC. You create a huge bottleneck on 66 because of it.
Why dont people use another route?
They do. Highway 50, Braddock Road, etc, all suck during rush hour.
Is that
> the main way for commuters?
No. But it is the main way for people who don't take the time to figure out better routes. Over the years I have worked in several different parts of the region. I always take time to test out various routes to figure out the shortest trip to work. With the exception of my use of a hybrid on HOV, I have found I-66 to be one of the least efficient commuter routes.