Forbes Lists Houston as one of the Country's Worst commutes (Dallas: estate, construction)

[EasilyAmused]

Coming in at number 8, out ranking LA and San Fran....


Houston

In Depth: 10 Worst Cities For Commuters - Forbes.com


I think we all knew this

[geeoro]

Being the 4th largest city in the USA. Coming 8th is pretty good.

[jfre81]

Originally Posted by geeoro

Being the 4th largest city in the USA. Coming 8th is pretty good.

According to that list, Houston would be No. 4 in Florida if it was located in Florida (behind Miami, Tampa and Orlando).

Note that the picture they show of Houston is way north on 45 (near Greenspoint) heading toward The Woodlands, ~20 miles north of the city center. Getting around inside 610 is not all that hard, and if there's construction or some other kind of problem you've got lots of alternatives. Not to mention it's the part of the city best served by public transit.

[EasilyAmused]

I love the back roads that we have inside the Beltway. It's not hard at all to find an alternative route if you know Houston well.

Jfre- I think the bus transit is pretty good inside the Beltway, not just to loop. You have lots of "Express" type buses that jump big portion of the city to get you to certain parts of town.

[AK123]

Originally Posted by geeoro

Being the 4th largest city in the USA. Coming 8th is pretty good.

Not to mention another city in Texas (Dallas) is ranked even worse.

[geeoro]

Come to London and you will think Houston is vehicle free.

[Jezer]

Originally Posted by geeoro

Come to London and you will think Houston is vehicle free.

The (London) congestion charge would go down well in Houston, especially as there is a lack of public transport.

[geeoro]

Our public transport system is good but not safe. Muggings, knifings etc. Our new Mayor is trying to ban alcohol on public transport. i'm Just waiting to see how many people will be stabbed , or beaten up, trying to tell some rowdy youths to stop drinking on the train, bus etc.

[AK123]

Originally Posted by geeoro

Our public transport system is good but not safe. Muggings, knifings etc. Our new Mayor is trying to ban alcohol on public transport. i'm Just waiting to see how many people will be stabbed , or beaten up, trying to tell some rowdy youths to stop drinking on the train, bus etc.

True, but from what I remember Paris was much worse than London could ever be. Have things changed?

[geeoro]

I was in Paris last spring and i it was fine. I do get confused on their metro but it didn't seem as dangerous as London. The people were very friendly and the food amazing. London has changed for the worse in a very short time.