Driving standards across the U. S. Vary greatly depending on the city, its region, primary function and planning. While most cities allow people to travel through with very few issues, a few are famous for their extreme conditions. When it comes to the list of worst places in the states to navigate a vehicle, New York traffic is second only to Los Angeles, CA.
When surveys are taken, the majority of locals would recommend that anyone not intimately familiar with the city's layout save themselves a headache and utilize the public transportation system. There is little doubt that the subway is definitely the the fastest way to get to one's destination, with the cabs and buses following close behind. Many feel that even walking and cycling is quicker than driving.
Navigating downtown will require both driving finesse and personal confidence. One should be aware of how far ahead their turn is and plan to switch lanes as soon as possible since this task is not easily performed. The folks who drive their daily routes are often quite intolerant of anyone trying to go against the flow or holding things up more than normal.
What the regulars consider the flow is actually a rather slow crawl compared to the national average. The average between 7am and 7pm is about 16mph, though it has moments when it drops down as low as 6mph. Congestion is the norm.
There are many factors that add to the Big Apple's problem with congested streets. This is a city filled with high profile businesses and attractions including corporate offices, fancy dining, exquisite shopping, theaters, the United Nations and many Wall Street brokerage firms. Another thing that causes back ups is that the only way into and out of parts of the city are a few bridges and tunnels.
Unless one has a dedicated space, parking in the downtown NY area can be a bit of a nightmare. The garages are quite expensive and the parallel spots along the streets can be rather hazardous to use. Anyone deciding to take their vehicle into the city should be prepared to pay lofty fees for the covered structures or allow a lot of extra time to search for an open slot on the ground level.
When it comes to traversing a few city blocks, many people have decided to switch to bicycles which are both faster and better for one's physical health. The lanes that are provided for bikes are considered less of a rule and more of a general guideline. Because a lot of drivers view these areas a convenient parking, cyclists are forced to ride the sidewalks or become daring enough to zoom through the narrow open spaces between the barely moving vehicles.
Many radio stations provide up to the minute reports on which areas to avoid and there are televised channels and websites available for people to view the live feed from street cameras. There are certain days that are far less congested than others, mainly because many of the corporate business offices are closed. Before traveling, one should check to see if any celebrations or events like parades, fleet week or marathons, are scheduled.
When surveys are taken, the majority of locals would recommend that anyone not intimately familiar with the city's layout save themselves a headache and utilize the public transportation system. There is little doubt that the subway is definitely the the fastest way to get to one's destination, with the cabs and buses following close behind. Many feel that even walking and cycling is quicker than driving.
Navigating downtown will require both driving finesse and personal confidence. One should be aware of how far ahead their turn is and plan to switch lanes as soon as possible since this task is not easily performed. The folks who drive their daily routes are often quite intolerant of anyone trying to go against the flow or holding things up more than normal.
What the regulars consider the flow is actually a rather slow crawl compared to the national average. The average between 7am and 7pm is about 16mph, though it has moments when it drops down as low as 6mph. Congestion is the norm.
There are many factors that add to the Big Apple's problem with congested streets. This is a city filled with high profile businesses and attractions including corporate offices, fancy dining, exquisite shopping, theaters, the United Nations and many Wall Street brokerage firms. Another thing that causes back ups is that the only way into and out of parts of the city are a few bridges and tunnels.
Unless one has a dedicated space, parking in the downtown NY area can be a bit of a nightmare. The garages are quite expensive and the parallel spots along the streets can be rather hazardous to use. Anyone deciding to take their vehicle into the city should be prepared to pay lofty fees for the covered structures or allow a lot of extra time to search for an open slot on the ground level.
When it comes to traversing a few city blocks, many people have decided to switch to bicycles which are both faster and better for one's physical health. The lanes that are provided for bikes are considered less of a rule and more of a general guideline. Because a lot of drivers view these areas a convenient parking, cyclists are forced to ride the sidewalks or become daring enough to zoom through the narrow open spaces between the barely moving vehicles.
Many radio stations provide up to the minute reports on which areas to avoid and there are televised channels and websites available for people to view the live feed from street cameras. There are certain days that are far less congested than others, mainly because many of the corporate business offices are closed. Before traveling, one should check to see if any celebrations or events like parades, fleet week or marathons, are scheduled.
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