Edmond Traffic

**brianinok** · 05-30-2006, 07:02 PM

After moving into Edmond about a month ago, I have figured something out. It takes 20 minutes to get anywhere-- the traffic is horrible. But, it is not that there are too many people who live there or that the roads aren't big enough to handle the traffic. The problem is traffic lights. I get caught at virtually every single light (especially at major intersections) every time I go out. Edmond needs to invest in better timing of their traffic lights. A person should not travel down 2nd or Broadway and get stuck at every light. If the city would set just Broadway and 2nd streets for 40 mph or something, it would cut down on traffic tremendously.

A good (although maybe extreme) example on this is Lawton. Every light is set for 36 mph. You can start at any end of Lawton on any road and go 36 mph and you will NEVER have to stop at a traffic light. It makes travelling through very quick. Why can't Edmond try something like this?

blabare · 05-30-2006, 10:27 PM

Ugh... no offense... but the traffic in Edmond is nothing compared to suburbs in other metro areas. When I spend 45 minutes in bumper to bumper traffic driving 10 miles I will start complaining.

**Karried** · 05-31-2006, 08:34 AM

That's how I feel too.. coming from the Bay Area, it wasn't unusual to sit in traffic for an hour to go 20 miles.

But 2nd street is very busy with the college.. try to avoid that if you can. Broadway Extension is good once you get going. Yes, the lights change pretty frequently.. think about those wanting to get on the main roads.. they would have to sit and wait much longer if the lights were set for longer times.

Also a tip.. be careful speeding in Edmond - there are lots of police.

Rambo · 05-31-2006, 03:29 PM

Lights in Edmond aren't set on timers. They're set on sensors, that sense whether a vehincle is present.

Rambo · 05-31-2006, 03:32 PM

By the way, living in Edmond sucks.

**Karried** · 05-31-2006, 06:39 PM

Care to elaborate?

Rambo · 05-31-2006, 07:03 PM

Getting to the city sucks. I'm not a fan of Broadway Extension, but that's really the only option. I-35 isn't centrally located enough.

Many people in Edmond are snobs. There's no mixture of classes. No mixture of races. How boring.

There's not much to do in Edmond. Everything is in Oklahoma City.

Edmond is the king of suburbia. How dull.

Traffic in and out of Edmond sucks.

The restaurants in Edmond aren't great, and the selection stinks.

The only thing good about Edmond is the schools. That's it.

**brianinok** · 05-31-2006, 07:19 PM

Back to the subject at hand-- traffic IN Edmond.

I am simply saying that there would be less of a traffic problem if Edmond's traffic lights (I would just start with Broadway and 2nd) were set for certain mph rather than the current sensors.

I also don't like the argument that traffic isn't as bad as other places, so we don't need to worry about it. There is always room for improvement and we should always be working toward that. A 20 minute drive at 7pm from 15th and Santa Fe to Boulevard and 33rd is just rediculous, IMO.

blabare · 05-31-2006, 08:59 PM

I agree with you there. I've just heard from too many people who have only lived in Edmond complaining about the horrible traffic. I think what Edmond needs is a main East - West highway with limited on-off access. The turnpike is too far south to do any good. Maybe Covell since Edmond is mostly growing to the north? With all of the growth its only going to get worse especially with all the 2 lane rds on the north side.

**PUGalicious** · 09-21-2006, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by brianinok

Back to the subject at hand-- traffic IN Edmond.

I am simply saying that there would be less of a traffic problem if Edmond's traffic lights (I would just start with Broadway and 2nd) were set for certain mph rather than the current sensors.

Not very convenient during the off-peak hours of the day.

Originally Posted by brianinok

I also don't like the argument that traffic isn't as bad as other places, so we don't need to worry about it. There is always room for improvement and we should always be working toward that. A 20 minute drive at 7pm from 15th and Santa Fe to Boulevard and 33rd is just rediculous, IMO.

Perhaps you should try alternative routes. I live in that area and travel it daily; it has never taken me that long -- not even close -- unless there was a train stopped on the RR tracks, and I can only remember that happening once.

**Karried** · 09-21-2006, 07:52 AM

I dont think the schools are really that great now.

You work in Edmond?

Where do you base your opinion on, do your children attend Edmond schools?

I find it common that people who live in Edmond have a better opinion of it, just as those who live in other cities tend to find the positives in their hometown. I'm sure that you love your hometown.. just as those who live in Edmond do. I think we all dwell on the nicer aspects of our own hometown.

I imagine if you lived here in Edmond, you might focus on the positives such
as low crime and it being a nice community in which to raise children. There is plenty to do here. If you drive 10 minutes, you will find more restaurants than you will ever need. The area around Memorial and Penn has so many selections, PF Changs, Bravo plus a plethora of other smaller chain restaurants. A few blocks away, you will find Mahogany's Steak House, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Olive Garden, Carinos, Red Lobster, Chilis, Abuelos, TGIF.. I can't imagine someone living in Edmond going hungry!

We have so much shopping, many bookstores, family activities and the new area East of 35 is being heavily developed. Personally, I'd rather not have much more development because the beauty and charm of Edmond is the small town feel yet still offering so many big city conveniences. I don't want them to tear down the trees for more homes and more shopping centers but that seems to be the way the tide is turning in all smaller cities.

Yes, there may be some traffic issues but nothing I haven't seen in any other city of similar size. It is a smaller city but the beauty of that is that we can drive 15 minutes and enjoy all the amenities of a larger city.

Here is a blurb from the Edmond website:

"Welcome to Edmond, Oklahoma! Located in the heart of Oklahoma, just north of Oklahoma City, Edmond is considered by many to be the "Crown Jewel" of Oklahoma. If you're passing through, attending a convention or sporting event, taking a family vacation, or looking to relocate, Edmond is an exciting community that is sure to meet your needs.

Edmond offers outstanding hotels, conveniently located attractions, championship golf, and nostalgic shopping areas featuring the unique and antique, all with the added pleasure of beautiful public art cavorting on almost every corner. Located on scenic Route 66, The Mother Road, a stay in Edmond places you just minutes from international attractions "

**xpertinfun** · 09-20-2006, 08:42 PM

I work in Edmond and agree with everything you just said....Except the schools. I dont think the schools are really that great now.

They are getting major overcrowding now and lower budgets...Those two dont mix well.

Its WAY over rated place to live, Way to crowded...But at least the people who have been living there for awhile can look at pretty high property value now.