Traffic is one of the most overlooked parts of buying a home in Austin. The region’s rapid growth has brought steady congestion across many major corridors. If you’re considering a home in the Austin area, it’s worth understanding commute times from nearby suburbs. Knowing which routes back up, which stay manageable, and how to plan […]
Public Transportation and Commuting in Austin: A Complete Guide
Thinking about relocating to Austin and curious about what daily commuting looks like? You’re not alone. Commuting in Austin is a major factor for home buyers comparing neighborhoods, planning school and work schedules, and budgeting for transportation. This comprehensive guide brings together the essentials—Austin public transit options, major roadways and rush-hour patterns, estimated costs, neighborhood-by-neighborhood […]
Neighborhoods Near MoPac and Slaughter
If you commute to work, you have seen Austin’s traffic get worse over the past several years. Perhaps you are thinking of moving closer to work, or moving closer to MoPac to avoid some of the commute. Brodie between 1626 and Slaughter can be especially slow with only one lane in each direction. Not only […]
How Bad is Traffic in Austin?
Until recently, Austin was a sleepy little town with two, 3 lane freeways. Now, Austin is a booming metroplex with 170 people relocating to Austin per day and it still has the same two, 3 lane freeways. Just how bad is traffic in Austin? Not nearly as bad as it is in places like LA, […]
