Monday, September 22, 2008

Metering Lights


Where do I begin?  Red lights, that's all I've seen!
Just a short time ago, the metering lights began for west bound 580.  Initially you would think that the metering lights would help, but unfortunately I will have to let everyone know that that is NOT the case!  On average, it takes me 30mins just to get on the freeway on my way to work in the morning, where it used to only take about 25-30 mins to get to work!  Now, I am no expert in traffic control, but how is it that it now can take twice as long to travel to work?  Most of the people I've talked to about this "great" invention, the metering light, they say "this is the dumbest idea anyone had!"  Now, I don't mean to offend anyone, and especially not the person who came up with the metering light idea, but do you commute to work?  URGH... there really is NO point to this blog, other than I just want to say that I think metering lights just move the problem into the city and make my commute longer.  So thank you to those who worked so hard to make my commute longer.  

2 comments:

Kimberly said...

I feel the exact same way! I noticed the first week they did this (at least at the Portola on ramp)people were going 2 cars at a time! Defeats the purpose, don't you think?! Total waste of money and time.

Jaclyn said...

Amen sister friend - I'll have to start coming up with ways to make your drive goes faster. Love ya!