Many of the top US cities are experiencing less traffic congestion compared to pre-pandemic levels as fewer people commute to work, according to a new study by INRIX. The good news: US drivers are saving time and money. The bad news: It is more evidence that Downtowns and central business districts continue to languish.
Throughout the pandemic, San Francisco, Detroit, and Washington, D.C., have continued to see significant reductions in travel demand for downtown, with the trend continuing through Fall 2021, at -49%, -41%, and -38%, respectively.
San Antonio, Tampa and Phoenix led other major downtowns in terms of traffic recovery, with those areas rebounding to -5%, -6% and -7% below pre-COVID level.
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