Commute: Cinco Ranch > Energy Corridor (Pearland, Katy: houses, neighborhoods, subdivision)

[JSS]

Hi: Would like to know if the morning/evening commute to/from Cinco Ranch > 99 > 10 > Eldridge Pkwy can be accomplished in a reasonable amount of time. Drove it in the afternoon -- around 15 miles / 30 minutes -- but have no idea what its like during commute hours. Spoke with someone in the area and they mentioned that it should be ok and that traffic on 10 tends to backup closer to the Beltway. Also, are there any other similar neighborhoods/areas close by? Know Cinco Ranch is pretty sanitized and not for everyone, but it seems like a nice place for a young family. Thanks much.

[Redrover1216]

It all really depends on where you are located in Cinco Ranch. It's a large subdivision which could certainly add time to your commute.

I would say that those who tell you that traffic doesn't back up during the morning rush hour until the Beltway are seriously wrong. This week I've found traffic backed up to Fry Road a few times and even Mason Road once. From where I live, North East portion of Cinco, I would guess it would take me about 15 minutes to make it to the Eldrige exit. All really depends on whether or not there is a traffic crash. If there is a crash, expect Texas Professional Rubberneckers to extend your commute time.

[pc50]

If you are looking for used housing there is Grand Lakes and Seven Meadows, these communities are surrounded by Cinco, most of the houses range from 2-8 years old. One new large subdivision that is around Cinco is Cross Creek Ranch on FM 1093, about 2.5 miles west of the Cinco model home park. Cross Creek will adjoin Cinco's west boundary once Cinco reaches FM 1463. Majority of owners in Cross Creek seem to be energy corridor workers as well.

[westres1]

This is a commute I would like.
Finally a person who is going to work on the West side AND live on the West side.

[Over]

I live in Katy (Grand Harbor) and now commute to HWY 6 near Westheimer. In the mornings like right before 8AM, and on a bad day the backup usually occurs right before you hit Barker-Cypress which is fine by me! After commuting to the Galleria for years, I can tolerate a couple of minutes of traffic.

There isn't really too many options on getting there except the freeway, unless you want to ride the feeder all the way down...

[JSS]

Thanks for the replies. Am currently looking at a few places near Cinco Ranch Blvd and Mason. Went out again today and took Mason > Westheimer > 6 north to Memorial. Nice scenic drive through the park, but again this was during the afternoon so it went pretty quick. Would this be a reasonable alternative to the 99 > 10 > Eldridge route proposed earlier? If possible would like to keep the commute to 30 minutes or less on average.

Looked at some places in the Energy Corridor area and just didn't really feel like a place to live...maybe its just me, but seemed too much like a 'work' neighborhood.

[Cassino]

Westres, purely out of curiosity, why does it seem to bother you that people choose to have long commutes?

I understand long commutes are not for everyone, and I don't really enjoy mine very much but its the choice I've made.

[workingwifeandmom]

I live in the CR area and commute to the energy corridor and it takes me 30 mins. I leave around 7:20 in the morning and have not had any problems getting to work on time. I like to acess I-10 from Pin Oak opposed to 99. An alternate route is Westheimer Pkwy to Hwy 6 and just about the same commute time (30 mins.) that way, too.

[westres1]

Originally Posted by workingwifeandmom

I live in the CR area and commute to the energy corridor and it takes me 30 mins. I leave around 7:20 in the morning and have not had any problems getting to work on time. I like to acess I-10 from Pin Oak opposed to 99. An alternate route is Westheimer Pkwy to Hwy 6 and just about the same commute time (30 mins.) that way, too.

Wait....on another thread it takes people in Cinco 30 mins to commute to the Med center??????

[westres1]

Originally Posted by Cassino

Westres, purely out of curiosity, why does it seem to bother you that people choose to have long commutes?

I understand long commutes are not for everyone, and I don't really enjoy mine very much but its the choice I've made.

Because if people would work where they live the freeways wouldnt be so congested all the time! Why should a person new to the city with no friends or family choose to live in Pearland and work in the energy corridor? They should choose Katy right?
Why would a person live in Clear Lake but work at Bush airport? They should choose the Woodlands or Kingwood right? I understand if you are born and raised in a burb and like it but if your new why not choose to live near your work?