Remember when we used Thomas Guides and actually knew how to read maps? In this episode, I share insights from my traffic reporting days about when to trust GPS and when to trust your instincts. We explore the psychology behind GPS dependency, common routing failures, and how to reclaim your role as the driver. In This Episode: • Why GPS isn't always "real-time" enough • The psychology of GPS dependency and "screen tunnel vision" • When to override your navigation app with local k...
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Remember when we used Thomas Guides and actually knew how to read maps? In this episode, I share insights from my traffic reporting days about when to trust GPS and when to trust your instincts. We explore the psychology behind GPS dependency, common routing failures, and how to reclaim your role as the driver. In This Episode: • Why GPS isn't always "real-time" enough • The psychology of GPS dependency and "screen tunnel vision" • When to override your navigation app with local k...
Ep. 34: The Surprising Truth About US Traffic Rankings
Mastering the Commute: Your 6-Minute Traffic Fix
6 minutes
2 months ago
Ep. 34: The Surprising Truth About US Traffic Rankings
Explore the real domestic traffic hierarchy and discover why rapidly growing cities like Charlotte and Kansas City are experiencing traffic problems that rival traditional congestion capitals. Key Topics: • Top 10 US traffic cities and surprising mid-tier rankings • How "hours lost" calculations work and their limitations • Charlotte's 20% population growth vs. 4% highway capacity increase • Austin's infrastructure designed for 250k now serving 1M+ people • Kansa...
Mastering the Commute: Your 6-Minute Traffic Fix
Remember when we used Thomas Guides and actually knew how to read maps? In this episode, I share insights from my traffic reporting days about when to trust GPS and when to trust your instincts. We explore the psychology behind GPS dependency, common routing failures, and how to reclaim your role as the driver. In This Episode: • Why GPS isn't always "real-time" enough • The psychology of GPS dependency and "screen tunnel vision" • When to override your navigation app with local k...
