Generally speaking, it appears to me that traffic is lightening up as the price of gas continues to go up. I think people are thinking more about the importance of each trip in their cars and are probably starting to car pool more.
Yesterday, I happened to notice that the Ride-Share parking lots at Golden Valley Road and the 14 Freeway were fairly full. Over the years some of these lots were half empty most of the time.
Having lived in Europe for a time, I can tell you that gas at $4.00-$5.00 a gallon is nothing compared to what is paid in many countries especially in Europe. Typically gas is has been close to double what it is here in the States. Often in Europe drivers are paying anywhere between $8.00 and $11.00 a gallon depending on the country.
We should feel lucky that we are only paying $4.00 a gallon. I don’t mind and I think it is really contributing to the traffic getting lighter!
Dave Bossert
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Dave Bossert is a community volunteer who serves on a number of boards and councils. His commentaries represent his own opinions and not necessarily the views of any organization he may be affiliated with or those of the West Ranch Beacon.