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ReasonableLiving5958 t1_j42r0n3 wrote

Imaginary highways are cool but I dream more about fixing local town traffic first. These towns are not built for this kind of traffic and it shows. Middlebury and Hinesburg especially during rush hour are undriveable.

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Puzzled_Extent2169 t1_j45wiz8 wrote

I’m not trying to be an ass here, seriously I’m not. I’m genuinely curious if you have lived in a town like DC, LA or Houston and have experienced that sort of traffic? I grew up in DC where it took me upwards of 45 minutes to commute 5 miles - for 9 years in a row. Can you describe what you mean by undriveable?

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zombienutz1 t1_j46nbx3 wrote

Probably because you have to drive through towns on those routes and it can get congested due to lots of signage, 25mph, pedestrian traffic, single lanes, overly courteous VT drivers, and so on. VT roads were made before cars so everyone built up to the path that existed then. It's really hindered expansion of roads, which is part of the charm of VT I suppose.

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TheLazyGeniuses t1_j4bhswq wrote

And Rutland is a great example of what happens when you decide to run a highway straight through your town.

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