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This has been 'Some' kind of a day in metro Atlanta for traffic.
Started off this AM with advisories--'I85 S bound--yadayada--at Clairmont--expect delays'--
That is a street I need--always gets used as an alternate route when I85 has problems. And the drivers are ready to go fast when they come off the expressway--Clairmont has 4 lanes and 2 each way and you had better just 'Get Out of the Way'---
Then--they just announced a Red Traffic/Breaking Bulletin--at 4PM not far from downtown/Ga Tech area--a school bus and six cars--one fatality--complete gridlock.
And--
an apartment fire in Chamblee--NE--of the gridlock.
We have been having too many apartment fires lately. That scares me as much as anything--fire. Some apartments are older--maybe they burn faster?
And of course--with gridlock traffic even on surface streets--the fire department/paramedics/police can't respond as quickly as needed. That is the sort of stress we have here--the crime is under relative control, but the traffic is a serious issue--should you be considering relocation to metro Atlanta. FWIW.
Our traffic is horrible. Tons of crazy drivers that really pay no attention to anyone else, they do what they please. Most are on cell phones or have something else in their hands (ok I'll admit I'm guilty of this). I've only seen a few other places that have worse traffic than Phoenix (i.e. L.A., Houston, Miami).
But I've lived here for long enough to get used to it. I drive it everyday and know what to expect.
Oh and if you drive less than 85 mph, you'll get creamed.
This was a very bad accident even by Atlanta standards.
@#$@ the XXXX Down. I don't care if every single driver likes it or not. Drive Safely or Don't Drive. I would vote for anyone who proposed a Harsh crackdown on those who endanger the live of others---using their vehicles like weapons. I think the roads are the Most Dangerous place in my city...
Look--- Fatal accident jam Downtown Connector
By S.A. REID
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 02/06/07
A fatal accident has closed several northbound lanes of the Downtown Connector near 10th Street in Midtown.
A multi-car accident involving a Woodward Academy school bus and at least two cars is northbound on 75/85 between 10th and 14th streets on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007. The fatal accident happened shortly before 5 pm and caused major traffic delays.
Evening commuters are advised to avoid the area as northbound traffic is backed up all the way to Turner Field. Traffic will be disrupted until at least 6:30 p.m., police said.
At least four vehicles were involved in the accident. The 44-year-old male driver of a blue Honda Accord was killed when his vehicle spun out of control after striking a white Chevrolet Cavalier, according to Atlanta police.
The driver of the Cavalier was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
More information was not immediately available.
A Woodward Academy school bus (#30) carrying 16 students was struck by the blue Honda, but no children were injured, police said.
I think planned communities are being built in some areas.
In my life--I need a car --need to drive. I drive responsibly--at all times.
I think that should be mandatory.
I have correctly or not concluded that 'Some' who are most outspoken about 'Getting Tough on Crime' (and I certainly believe in enforcing laws)--these same people are not concerned about others when they are on the road.
ie--One Saturday morning--around 10 AM--I was waiting my turn to get on an interstate. There was a light and I started to make a left turn when the light changed--the car behind me --a large, shiny, black cadillac with a 'Support Our Troops' sticker--could not wait pulled out ahead of me and sped onto the interstate.
Then after I got on the interstate--drove several miles with cars that could really fly--and then we all had to slow down. A piece of metal was lying in the right lane. Cars kept going around--4 lane interstate--car after car went around.
I finally put on my hazard lights--got out and drug the piece of metal to the side. A car had broken down --and the owner seemed not to know what to do. I don't think he spoke English and that is really not a factor--important point in this story.
Those that had new fast cars and drove around the pipe in the road---what do you think of them?
We are told --Just drive on--mind your own business--keep the traffic moving. Then we are told that LE is understaffed --doing all that it can--that they need more officers, funding. And tax $$$ just aren't to be found.
One solution--Everyone must drive safely--and carefully. If it takes electronic surveillance--fine. Either hire more Law Enforcement officers or find some way to make the roads safer.
I had a car once--had a mechanical problem at 70 mph. Before seat belts--flipped over in seconds. Passengers sustained back injuries. Cars are not fun toys, jmo.
I believe the DC metro is rated #2 behind L.A. as far as worst traffic in the nation.
Fortunately, I work 0530 to 1330 hrs and have no traffic to deal with.
It takes me 30 minutes to drive seven miles every morning and the sad thing is, I don't even consider that to be THAT bad. Skewed perception as a result of growing up here. That doesn't mean I LIKE it though.
I'm in L.A. and last Friday, right as rush hour was getting into full swing, a crane fell across the northbound 405 freeway right before the 101 split, blocking all lanes! Luckily, it didn't affect me directly, but I felt so sorry for everyone who was stuck! It must have taken hours for those motorists to get home. In fact, I'm sure there were many people who heard about that mEss and decided to stay in West L.A. or wherever to enjoy happy hour instead!
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u should all slow down--no cell phones!!!
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