Description
I put down Wesleyan but this occurs pretty much everywhere. Houston needs to utilize their ramp meters more. It seems that they run on a timer and not based on when traffic is actually slowed down. I got on the 59 one Sunday and traffic was slow. No biggie. But when I got on, the ramp meter was off. Doesn't this defeat the purpose of ramp meters, not using them? I am from California and they make a huge difference. Thank you for your consideration.
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Q. What is your area of concern?
A. Other - Traffic Signals.
A. Other - Traffic Signals.
Q. Why is this a concern?
A. I put down Wesleyan but this occurs pretty much everywhere. Houston needs to utilize their ramp meters more. It seems that they run on a timer and not based on when traffic is actually slowed down.
A. I put down Wesleyan but this occurs pretty much everywhere. Houston needs to utilize their ramp meters more. It seems that they run on a timer and not based on when traffic is actually slowed down.
Q. Problem occurs at what time of day?
A. 4pm-7pm
A. 4pm-7pm
Q. What direction were you traveling?
A. All
A. All
3 Comments
Acknowledged City of Houston 311 (Verified Official)
Display Name Blocked (1318503) (Registered User)
The city does not do anything with the freeways. Those are handled at the state level. You should contact TxDot with your recommendation.
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Closed City of Houston 311 (Verified Official)
Case Completed
Work Order Completed in Infor by 123826 on 2016-07-13T08:54:40.000-05:00 with comments - RAMP METERS ON HOUSTON FREEWAYS ARE CONTROLLED AND OPERATED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THESE COMMENTS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THIS AGENCY FOR REVIEW. NO ACTION FROM THE CITY OF HOUSTON AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONTACT TXDOT FOR DETAILS.