Not the ‘Carmageddon’ That Some Predicted, Traffic Jams in Some Cities are Back

Chicago traffic congestion

WBEZ Report Includes Insight from UTC Director Dr. P.S. Sriraj

Chicago is often called "The Second City." But according to statistics released recently by INRIX, a data analytics firm, Chicago drivers ranked first in time spent in traffic.

In a story aired December 21 by WBEZ National Public Radio, UTC Director Dr. Ps Sriraj shares comments on the impact increased traffic has on area roadways.  Erin Aleman, Executive Director of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, also contributed to the report from correspondent David Schaper.

Listen to the report and access a transcript.