What throws off the traffic signals to cause such traffic congestion at times?
Traffic congestion can be caused by peak travel times (rush hour), accidents, stalled vehicles blocking a lane, or a semi-truck maneuvering a turn. It is typically the emergency service vehicles (fire trucks/ambulances) that interrupt the normal traffic signal synchronization, though. It takes about ten minutes to re-establish signal synchronization and normal traffic flow after an emergency vehicle interrupts the cycle.
Traffic congestion can be caused by peak travel times (rush hour), accidents, stalled vehicles blocking a lane, or a semi-truck maneuvering a turn. It is the emergency service vehicles (fire trucks/ambulances) that interrupt the normal traffic signal synchronization, though. It takes about ten minutes to reestablish signal synchronization and normal traffic flow after an emergency vehicle interrupts the cycle. How are truck routes designated? The City has the ability to designate truck routes on city roadways only. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Kane County Division of Transportation designate truck routes on their respective roadway systems. The City, for example, cannot ban trucks on IL 64 to improve traffic congestion, as this is the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation. Will public transportation be an alternative for the future? Most people are familiar with the existing METRA rail system south of St. Charles. Bus service is also available on ro
