Thursday 29 January 2015

Getting Around New York Traffic

By Ines Flores


Sitting in a car buildup can be frustrating as well as time consuming. Being one of the major cities in the world, New York traffic can really be a major pain. Knowing the ins and outs of the city and how to get around this problem can save a lot of time, money and, of course, energy.

There are favourable times to enter or leave the city, where traffic is not as bad as usual. Know these times well. Of course, during peak hours, driving in the city is a huge pain. These times are always early in the morning when headed to work and later on in the evening when headed home. During the afternoon, the situation is not as bad.

Most people will agree that being on your way between five and six in the morning is a good thing. Once it reached after six o' clock, the buildup of cars will have already begun. Even though leaving at such an early hour to get into the city will mean there is extra time to kill upon arrival, it's a great chance to have a little quiet time or enjoy a hot tea or coffee before the day really begins.

In order to avoid the gridlock of drivers returning home after work, it's advisable to finish early and leave by half past three in the afternoon. Alternatively, sticking around and finding something interesting to do until after seven o' clock when the traffic eases up is also an option. Other good times to move around the city would be between ten in the morning and three in the afternoon, when there would still be some traffic, but tolerable.

You can use mobile apps and even the Internet to help you best plan your movements. A site like MyFoxNY has a great resource where you can check all types of transportation and any interruptions in schedules or roadworks etc. You can also tune into a radio station in a particular area to hear the traffic report specific to your location. The mobile apps available are many, but some of the most popular include MTA Subway Time, HopStop or Waze, which can help drivers and other modes of transport.

Other ways to avoid getting caught in a gridlock are to take any of the other transport options available. Visually stimulated or adventurous individuals may enjoy the simplicity of going on foot. After all, there is so much to see and do in the city that this is the perfect way to experience it firsthand. It's also convenient and free.

However, if time is of the essence, the best way to get around the city is using the subway. While there is a lot of stigma surrounding the safety and efficiency of the subway system, the truth remains that it is actually incredibly safe and still the fastest and cheapest way to get where you're going. Added to that the buskers and characters seen underground and this becomes an entertaining experience.

For those not inclined to walk or use the subway, another good option to get around New York quickly is by bicycle. It is not necessary to own one, as the city has the Citibike system, which was introduced in 2013. There is a wonderful network of routes and lanes designed specifically for bicycles, which makes this a great alternative.




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