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the daily commute


created: Jun 17, 2008

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Hi, there.  I'm Brian Shrader, the On-Time Traffic fellow on WRAL News. 

I created this group as a place to talk about all things traffic!  Problem spots?  Annoying backups?  Ideas for the DOT?  Ideas for saving money on gas? 

Join our group, and let's talk!





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Traffic Alert: Penny Road Delays (posted Nov. 4, 2009)
Holly Springs Traffic Alert: Bass Lake Bridge Closing Temporarily (posted Oct. 30, 2009)
Widening I-40 in Wake, Johnston County (posted Oct. 6, 2009)
Traffic Alert: Cary Pkwy. Lane Closures (posted Aug. 28, 2009)
Traffic Alert: Cary Intersection Will Be a 4-Way Stop (posted Aug. 21, 2009)


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traffic alert: penny road delays
Nov. 4, 2009

brian shrader created a group blog post.
holly springs traffic alert: bass lake bridge closing temporarily
Oct. 30, 2009

brian shrader created a group blog post.
widening i-40 in wake, johnston county
Oct. 6, 2009

brian shrader created a group blog post.
traffic alert: cary pkwy. lane closures
Aug. 28, 2009

brian shrader created a group blog post.
traffic alert: cary intersection will be a 4-way stop
Aug. 21, 2009

brian shrader created a group blog post.
traffic alert: ramp closure from 40 west to the outer beltline
Aug. 17, 2009

brian shrader created a group blog post.
traffic alert: median barriers going up on i-40
Aug. 10, 2009

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it's here: widening i-40 and renaming the beltline
Jul. 29, 2009

brian shrader created a group blog post.
traffic alert: cary pkwy.
Jun. 22, 2009

brian shrader created a group blog post.
traffic alert: beltline delays
Jun. 17, 2009

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I have to say that I think the merge onto US 1 South from 40 heading West is a total nightmare. I always feel like the folks merging onto 40 from US1 North have no clue how quickly they will have to get in the left lane. Of all the places I've lived, that is the dumbest thing I've seen on the highway.

I'd really like to see more Highway patrol presence on the highways. People need to see them handing out tickets regularly and they need to hear that those tickets are EXPENSIVE. Too many people in batent disregard of the posted speed limits, rules of the road and common courtesy, Speed limit on 540 is 65 mph's. I drive it everyday from one end to the other and everyday I get fingered by people who feel their right to speed is greater than my obligation to follow the law.

Mostly incompetence, Many people are simply incompetent and should not be licensed to drive.

"I have to say that I think the merge onto US 1 South from 40 heading West is a total nightmare"

I do it every afternoon about 5:15 or so and couldn't agree more!

Blockhead, I agree to an extent. There are 3 lanes on that road for a reason, and if you are not passing someone then there is NO reason to be in the left lane.

I disagree, Yes, There are three lanes on that road for a reason. The reason is to handle the volume of traffic and allow for flow at the "posted speed limit". There is not one sign anywhere on that highway that states keep right except to pass, On a three lane highwway every lane is a travel lane. We all know what happens when you try to squeeze three lanes down to two, Driving the posted speed limit is perfectly legal in all lanes, exceeding the posted limit to pass is not legal in any lane. The left lane is not an exceed the speed limit lane, it is covered by the speed limit. If car "A" is traveling at posted speed car "B" is not legally allowed to pass.

BTW, I more often than not go with the flow, I find a spot, get comfortable, and kick in the cruise at 74 mph, I don't obstruct, I don't tailgate, I observe the flow and adjust my speed accordingly.

I totally agree about the US1/I-40 interchange -- good ol' Suicide Switch. I'm surprised we don't see more accidents on the 40 bridge.

"Suicide Switch" That's a perfect, but terrible name for it! Good grief, Brian!!! Thanks for the visual. Hey, let's make everyone an editor here so we can all blog. -Angela

Brian -

1-877-PILE-UPS???? Not very encouraging! lol

Have a wonderful weekend. :)

Hi Brian, Please make mention of Kildare Farm Rd. ughhhh It starts at about where the Food Lion, CVS are from my side. Slow Slow Slow

Hey what about some of us do a monthly tally during our commute to work of the number of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles we pass on the way? I've noticed a lot more of them on the roads just in the past month.

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