Houston traffic is a daily challenge for many commuters, with one-third of Texas' top 100 most congested roads located in the area. Among them, the West Loop by the Galleria holds the unenviable title of the most congested highway in Texas for the third year running.
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For many Houstonians, navigating traffic has become second nature because driving is still necessary in the expansive metropolis. Indeed, the West Loop has taken the top rank for the third year in a row, with 33 of Texas' 100 most crowded routes located in Houston, Katy, and Galveston.
The West Loop is notorious because it serves as a crucial link between two of the busiest highway routes in North America. “What we hope to accomplish is for number one to become number seven or something like that eventually,” says David Schrank, a senior research scientist at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
Drivers who frequently deal with heavy traffic during rush hour, like Jack Minr, are looking for answers. "My commute home takes nearly two hours. He complains, "It doesn't make any sense."
There is some good news despite the congestion. Recent research conducted by TxDOT and the Texas A & M Transportation Institute shows that overall delay times in the region have decreased. The future of a more seamless commute is still a possibility for Houstonians as experts continue to investigate ways to enhance traffic flow.
