Everyone who lives in Austin knows the worst part of this growing city, its traffic. Traffic in Austin can become very annoying for everyone, especially those who have to commute to downtown. My classmate Colin McNelis, stated his concerns and ideas on how to improve the traffic in Austin. His blog post is very simple and gets to the point which I really like. We both share the same opinions on the traffic problem. I also agree about the government being unable to fix this congestion in Austin. If they were able too, it would have been fixed a long time ago. Building an underground railroad or highway is a great idea especially if it is build in way that can help people reach downtown much easier.
In the post it says that we need to find solutions fast before Austin grows even more. The solutions that my classmate provided were excellent but I also believe that while the government takes their time to find solutions, we as individuals can reduce the traffic by a little. People can start to carpool with people nearby or encourage college students to take the Metro bus. People should also avoid peak times. One way to do this is leaving the house earlier than one normally would do to get to their work or destination. By leaving early the person will have more time to prepare themselves for a long day at work and students in UT could take this time to study for their classes. Another important way to get yourself out of traffic is planning which route to take to avoid construction or any car accidents.
These are just a few ideas to add to the list that my classmate has provided in his post. Combining the big solutions with these small solutions can really make a difference with Austin's terrible traffic.
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