zeitgeist57 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 This morning, I drove from downtown east on 670, down 270, off on E. Broad to drop off tax info for my CPA. Went back downtown the same way... Srs question: We live in Columbus, Ohio...not Chicago, not NYC, not LA, not DC...how do you NOT gouge your eyes out, cause a self-inflicted gunshot wound, or stain the cloth seats of your low-end SUV with the blood from your slit wrists as you drive in the morning?!? I just spent the last two days driving around NE Ohio for business and the traffic was NEVER as bad as it was on 270/670 on the eastside. Someone needs to stop developing the land out east with condos and strip malls until people start using hoverboards or jet packs to get around. The only thing stopping a**holes from driving on the shoulder (people were trying) was the truckers and the broken-down hoopties. Madness, I tell ya...MADNESS. /rant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I typically drive through the ghetto down Weber / Cleveland if I need to go to the Eastonian area. People in the hood drive like crazed lunatics, but always quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 This is why my last 3 jobs have been within 10 miles of my house. I can't stand sitting in traffic. It makes my blood boil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I couldn't stand it either. It seemed every few days it was a standstill on 270 for some reason or another. Now my commute is 2 miles. (I can even ride my bike! We are getting showers installed at work so when it is hot out I can still ride.) I may never leave this job because I am never moving again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 This morning, I drove from downtown east on 670, down 270, off on E. Broad to drop off tax info for my CPA. Went back downtown the same way... Srs question: We live in Columbus, Ohio...not Chicago, not NYC, not LA, not DC...how do you NOT gouge your eyes out, cause a self-inflicted gunshot wound, or stain the cloth seats of your low-end SUV with the blood from your slit wrists as you drive in the morning?!? I just spent the last two days driving around NE Ohio for business and the traffic was NEVER as bad as it was on 270/670 on the eastside. Someone needs to stop developing the land out east with condos and strip malls until people start using hoverboards or jet packs to get around. The only thing stopping a**holes from driving on the shoulder (people were trying) was the truckers and the broken-down hoopties. Madness, I tell ya...MADNESS. /rant Because the east side is basically a free zone to do whatever you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I will never complain about the traffic in Columbus again. I LONG for the days of putzing away on 670.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I will never complain about the traffic in Columbus again. I LONG for the days of putzing away on 670.... We have it easy in the 'bus. Living downtown and working outside the belt is ideal, I drive against traffic everyday. 15 miles in 15 minutes :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I commute from Perry county to Dublin M-W-F and Downtown T-Th. On my Dublin days I either go 70 all the way to 270 on the west side OR I jump on 270 on the east side and go south all the way around. (Look at a map...it makes sense when you realize 70 isn't straight and doesn't cut the circle in the middle like we picture it in our heads). Every once in a while I take 37 up to 161 to 270 north around to Dublin but that adds like 10 minutes. The only way I stay sane is I leave the house before 6 and leave work before 4. Next year I will be Downtown every day and that will improve life. However...it is the section of 70 from 256 to the 71 split that is the biggest problem. All you can do is hit it as early as possible. Anything after like 6:30 is maddening. Be prepared for a slow crawl surrounded by the stupidest humans you have ever come in contact with. At least I don't have to take 33 up from Lancaster...that is the most fucktarded stretch of commuting in central ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 We have it easy in the 'bus. Living downtown and working outside the belt is ideal, I drive against traffic everyday. 15 miles in 15 minutes :megusta: yup, this is it. live in grandview heights, work in westerville. :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 You haven't experienced bad eastside traffic until you travel 33 at rush hour. When I buy a house it will not be dependent on 33 as a main artery into Columbus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I just ram my vehicle into cars blocking my way, catch it on video, post it on youtube and watch the forums light up debating if I'm an ass or is are the ones I'm hitting asses for clogging up the road and intersections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Live in Dublin, work in Delaware. Minimal traffic taking riverside all the way north to 42. Two nights a week i have to drive downtown for school. Usually take 315 which is against the flow, so it only takes me 20 minutes from my parking spot to parking spot. The columbus traffic is one of the reasons the missus and i are looking to find a house out towards Ostrander, Radnor, Waldo, or Ashley. Zero traffic ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Clay - that's caused by the fact that Americans are never taught or never aware of the "zipper rule" for merging (like in Germany). The interchange is way, way too complicated for an average American driver living in Ohio. PS: that ramp belongs in triple-digit category should your vehicle is capable of sustaining such cornering speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Clay - that's caused by the fact that Americans are never taught or never aware of the "zipper rule" for merging (like in Germany). The interchange is way, way too complicated for an average American driver living in Ohio. PS: that ramp belongs in triple-digit category should your vehicle is capable of sustaining such cornering speed. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 If you go on 315, the zipper rule is generally in effect. As much as one could ask from the U.S. Good point though, Tom... There is no joy in the 270/670 curve. Eastonistas are clogging up 670 W. By the time you gain speed it's all over. Better off faking the exit to Cassady/Stelzer and bomb back in at the last minute. THERE I GO, I'M ONE OF "THEM" NOW...:no::no::no: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I just want to kill myself now. I commute from Lancaster to Columbus during peak hours (unavoidable as I'm a teacher) 33 is a clusterfuck now because of Carrol building a new interchange and they changed the fucking timing of lights. Now Winchester Rd can trip the lights ANY TIME now when before it was timed to allow 33 to flow freely for a good period of time (about 5-6 minutes if not longer) but now it changes every 2 minutes. begin rage mode Now Hill Rd exit/merge, 674 exit/merge, and 317/270 exit/merge sends me right over the edge. FUCKING raging mode activated 70/71 is basically unavoidable but everything before that, THERE'S NO FUCKING REASON WHY IT HAS TO TAKE SO FUCKING LONG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Next person that gives you the finger/horn combo convince to pull over. When they get out of their car punch them in the face. Make an example for the rest of traffic to see. Assert your dominance and nothing bad will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I drop my kid off down town (town street) and then take 670 to 270 to go to Easton. I am usually doing this between 8:00 and 9:00. What traffic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 this is why I live in Blacklick and work in Johnstown, my wife now works from home instead of Easton. there is no time of day I would want to drive on East Broad Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 When we worked downtown and lived in New Albany we moved because the traffic ate nearly 2 hours a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I drive 270/670 downtown 3 days a week for work... Some of you need to get help, especially that deaf guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 live in baltimore, work in reynoldsburg, thank god lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 We pop a xanex and let our butlers handle the driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I work nights so I'm not sure what you're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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