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I live in Atlanta and this article is false. First of all, it's spring break and the schools are closed which reduces traffic. Surface streets have become park
by woofyman 10y ago
I live in Atlanta and this article is false. First of all, it's spring break and the schools are closed which reduces traffic. Surface streets have become parking lots as people find alternate routes around the interstate. This has affected lots of the local businesses. It's dangerously affected emergency response times for firetrucks and ambulances.
- squozzer 10y agoSo do I, and won't argue with your take on the situation. But I also remember 1996 and how the news predicted a disaster of Olympic proportions. Turns out my commute during the Olympics was the fastest I can remember.
- aero142 10y agoI know that when there is a big public event, I can work from home without worrying about it looking bad. I wonder how many people do that when there is a something big to point to to justify it.
- woofyman 10y agoThey did a good job of scaring people into taking vacations, telecommuting, etc. But a lot of businesses were hurt, especially restaurants. It's was great for me. You could walk in to any restaurant without a reservation.
- madcaptenor 10y agoIn San Francisco this is called the "Burning Man rapture".
- spcelzrd 10y agoSpring break has made things easier. Monday will be interesting. I don't think the bridge collapse will have any lasting effect on the city, though. (Other than the DOT will stop storing flammable material under the Interstate)