Miami is one of the most congested cities in the world: research results

There is evidence that Miami is one of the most congested cities in the world. According to the recent INRIX Global Traffic Ranking, Miami's traffic grew by 30% from 2021 to 2022, becoming the 8th busiest city on the planet.

It is estimated that drivers lose 105 hours in traffic. Miami is on the list along with cities such as New York, Chicago, and Paris. This was reported by cbsnews.com.

Miami-Dade Mayor Danielle Levine Coffee emphasizes that transit is the solution to congestion. She insists on expanding public transportation options so that people who drive and have a choice will leave it behind, and meanwhile, those who already depend on public transportation will be able to get where they need to go. The bottom line is that congestion eats into your wallet.

There's no doubt that clogged roads are a way of life in South Florida, but the problem isn't just in this region, it's across the state.

Traffic congestion can delay emergency crews who can't get to the scene of an accident quickly. Artificial intelligence can help find a solution.

"We can identify ahead of time, and often our system identifies 49% more incidents on the road than the traditional way, including calling 911," says David Desharnais, president of Rekor Systems.

The Florida Department of Transportation has contracted them to collect traffic data. Their system is like a digital layer on the roads. They monitor everything, including volume and speed, using sensors embedded in the road. In places where it is not possible to install car sensors, Rekor uses video technology to collect the same data.

"Typically, the responsibility of a traffic control center is to take a 911 call and redirect it to first responders. This requires several things. The 911 call, someone to receive it and decide where to do it and which department. What we're doing is completely optimizing this process," Desharnais said.

The Florida Department of Transportation is making changes to ensure that our infrastructure is adequate for new residents and visitors. A historic investment called "Moving Florida Forward" involves investing four billion dollars in Florida's major roads. The initiative is accelerating the implementation of two congestion relief projects in South Florida. One of them is at the Golden Glades interchange.

Some of the changes include a direct overpass exit from the eastbound Palmetto Expressway to northbound I-95, widening of southbound lanes from the Florida Turnpike to I-95, and widening of southbound I-95 from the Biscayne Canal to NW 135th Street.

State officials say this will provide faster and safer traffic through the interchange. Work is expected to begin in the spring of 2024.

Another congestion is the corridor on southwest 10th Street in Broward. If you travel in the area, you know that getting onto the Sawgrass Expressway from I-95 can be a real headache.

The project includes two roadways along Southwest 10th Street. One will improve the connection between the Saugus Expressway and I-95, and the other will be a local street along the corridor for access to adjacent roads. Construction is scheduled for summer 2024.

Earlier, TravelWise reported that Florida is recording a decline in tourism.