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Why is morning traffic south on El Camino so heavy this year?
Original post made by Menlooldtimer, Menlo Park: other, on Sep 16, 2015
Comments (8)
Posted by Good Question
a resident of Menlo Park: Felton Gables
on Sep 17, 2015 at 2:01 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Felton Gables
on Sep 17, 2015 at 2:01 pm
Yes, I have seen this, too. I have also noticed that the backup on ECR turning left onto Alma in PA is frequently terrible, extending back beyond the start of the left turn lane, and sometimes even through a light or two north. I have had it take three cycles to actually get through this light.
Posted by Joseph E. Davis
a resident of Woodside: Emerald Hills
on Sep 17, 2015 at 2:43 pm
a resident of Woodside: Emerald Hills
on Sep 17, 2015 at 2:43 pm
Should be great fun when we lose another traffic lane to a rarely used bus lane in service of the vision of a "Great Boulevard".
Posted by Michael G. Stogner
a resident of another community
on Sep 17, 2015 at 2:57 pm
a resident of another community
on Sep 17, 2015 at 2:57 pm
The citizens have to speak up to the elected officials and say enough, more lanes not less.
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Posted by Menlo Mom
a resident of Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks
on Sep 17, 2015 at 5:27 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks
on Sep 17, 2015 at 5:27 pm
I'd guess the additional cars are folks trying to avoid the huge 101 backup caused by the bridge construction (lane closed between University and Oregon).
Posted by Victor
a resident of Menlo Park: Sharon Heights
on Sep 17, 2015 at 9:44 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Sharon Heights
on Sep 17, 2015 at 9:44 pm
The recommendation "More lanes, not less" does not work. Check out some of our favorite sprawl cities in this country where they built more and more lanes (but were too cheap to invest into side walks, bike lanes or mass transit).... no matter how many lanes they add, they always fill up and lead to traffic congestion! We have to build smarter, not just "more."
Posted by MoreMoreMore
a resident of another community
on Sep 18, 2015 at 11:43 pm
a resident of another community
on Sep 18, 2015 at 11:43 pm
More jobs, more people, more cars.
Posted by Mike Keenly
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Sep 19, 2015 at 8:24 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Sep 19, 2015 at 8:24 pm
@MoreMoreMore You forgot to mention more drivers playing with their smartphones when they should be focusing on their driving instead.
Posted by Robert Cronin
a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Sep 23, 2015 at 9:28 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Sep 23, 2015 at 9:28 pm
If you are complaining about traffic while driving your car, you are part of the problem.
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