Portland traffic sucks tailpipe.
The above screenshot was taken at 2:50 PM on a random Wednesday. That is a lot of red for Wednesday afternoon.
Yeah I know, Portland has more people than Fresno. There are more cars. This is not a complete match of a comparison.
This is about the general day-to-day of what you have to deal with living in Portland vs. living in Fresno and having to drive to things.
So yes, there are more people in Portland. But unlike Fresno, Portland has things to help alleviate traffic:
- A solid light-rail system throughout the city.
- One of the THE best bike infrastructures in the country.
- Friendly to walkers.
Yet, red ALL OVER the map, in the middle of the afternoon of a random week. So that means it’s like that every work day, at least.
And what is Fresno like at the same time on the same Wednesday?…
A little bit of backup at the “McKinley Curve” and a little slowing on 99 Southbound – I assume to slowdown and look at the top of the castle in Storyland.
To be clear, I highly support heavy-duty bike infrastructure, light-rail and making things safe for walking within the city! Fresno needs these things. This isn’t a post against that.
I’m pointing out that Portland is doing everything right to lessen traffic and it STILL sucks shit. 🤣
Fresno wins this round. 👏👍