How bad is Chicagoland traffic? How about worst in the nation. Here's why and ideas to fix it.
How bad is traffic in the Chicago area? How about worst in the nation, according to a report that finds in 2022 the average local driver lost 155 hours a year to congestion.
Worldwide, the Chicago region is second only to London, where Brits experienced 156 hours of unneeded travel delays, INRIX said. DePaul University transportation Professor Joseph Schwieterman called it"an unflattering distinction for our region," one that doesn't help efforts to recruit major employers looking to relocate.
"Thankfully, the completion of the Jane Byrne Interchange ... should help improve our ranking during the next study." Large-truck traffic is also up by about 10%, she said."We're seeing big shifts in how people travel and get their goods, and the numbers are reflective of that."
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