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Congratulations, Orlando Has Terrible Traffic Problems

The Texas Traffic Institute puts out an annual Urban Mobility Report on the traffic conditions throughout the US. They pay particular attention to the 85 major urban areas.

Orlando has the distinction of being one of the top 10 worst cities for average hours spent stuck in traffic.

Annual Delay per Traveler – Extra travel time for peak-period travel during the year divided by the number of travelers who begin a trip during the peak period (6 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.). Free-flow speeds (60 mph on freeways and 35 mph on principal arterials) are used as the comparison threshold

I’m tempted to start venting about the toll roads, ridiculous freeway interchanges, sprawl and the obvious lack of planning by our local governments… But I won’t, I’ll save that for a later date. Instead, bask in the knowledge of the countless hours you and your fellow Orlando citizens waste each year on our roads.

[update: more on the Orlando Sentinel site]