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Any-Refrigerator6746 t1_ixipzo5 wrote

I was at Giant Eagle in a separate part of town this morning (~11) and people trying to turn into the tiny front lot (like assholes) backed up traffic along the main roads for 3-4 blocks (could see it as I escaped back home). Wouldn't be surprised if this is due to a grocery store somewhere in the area

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ApricotFast5646 t1_ixir5ql wrote

I mean, some traffic is expected. People probably are getting out of work early, it’s the day before Thanksgiving. Not a huge deal.

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ComprehensiveCat7515 t1_ixireti wrote

A cop or delivery truck parked in a lane of traffic is almost, always the reason.

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catbosspgh OP t1_ixis0mb wrote

Replying to Any-Refrigerator6746 (#636,605)

I escaped on reflection it was probably a mix of Pitt & construction.-I hope no one was hurt cos I’d feel like an asshole. Honestly I was just feeling sorry for myself cos I ducked out of tunnel monster traffic & immediately sat for ten minutes between Halket & McKee.

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chuckie512 t1_ixis9bn wrote

You're driving in Oakland

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ryfitadf t1_ixiv2wv wrote

The T doesn't go to Oakland, for starters.

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bryguypgh t1_ixivoh1 wrote

University staff early dismissal probably contributes.

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nonymiz t1_ixizr2z wrote

I got stuck on Forbes like this about 4 times over several weeks in the Summer. It was always some crew digging a deep hole right in the middle of one of the lanes. Presumably working on some utility or sewer lines.

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chefmarksamson t1_ixj92z1 wrote

The construction site like one or two blocks up on the right has been receiving 53’ flatbed deliveries all day. Each time, it necessitates blocking the entire road so the truck has space to turn and reverse into the site. Then they block it again when the truck needs to leave. Each time, the road is blocked for several minutes. It sucks, but there’s really not anything else they can do.

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zipcad t1_ixjgzci wrote

Construction my dude

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KommieKon t1_ixjig4f wrote

It’s the day before thanksgiving, notoriously high traveling happening today

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ididacannonball t1_ixjjmfq wrote

Replying to chefmarksamson (#638,471)

Yup, just saw this today (didn't remember to take a picture unfortunately). For some reason, it was like all the cars on the entire road were honking at the same time, which is why I noticed the huge truck in the first place. Like, it was as long as the entire width of Forbes and then some. Took forever for it to turn.

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ididacannonball t1_ixjlmxr wrote

Replying to catbosspgh (#639,806)

To be fair, traffic in Oakland has been bad for weeks because of all the construction. Crossing Fifth as a pedestrian is downright hazardous in the late afternoon because you can't see the walk sign and the drivers seem to ignore the traffic lights.

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-animal-logic- t1_ixjmtfa wrote

If you're in a traffic jam, you _are_ the traffic jam.

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SWPenn t1_ixjnz1i wrote

Ahhh...the holidays...the time of year when we forget the stresses of the rest of the year. Leisurely shopping for a great dinner from your favorite butcher and baker, strolling down the street to small shops as the snow gently falls on a beautifully decorated shopping street. All is calm. All is bright.

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QuackQuacks t1_ixjoadw wrote

When I was in undergrad they would have coach buses parked on bigelow that students would take back to like Philly DC Baltimore. I assume they’re still doing that so that could be why?

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Torbelson t1_ixjozte wrote

Nobody knows what lane they want to be in or where they are going and they want to get there faster than you.

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DreadSocialistOrwell t1_ixjr6xj wrote

Take a right and side street it to Schenley / DL Library and skip all this madness.

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SwimShady20 t1_ixjvfd4 wrote

"The Great Oakland Thanksgiving Traffic Jam". Nah thats just driving in Oakland.

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Lamborghini_MRSA t1_ixk1i8b wrote

I couldn’t stop looking at those apartments on the left and thinking…damn those buildings are fucking ugly.

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oldladylabrat t1_ixk5scm wrote

Thank you baby Jesus for not having to work a block from this picture anymore.

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Glitchiness t1_ixk8spu wrote

Impressed at your license plate censoring just entirely going around the one in the middle

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GarbageSad5442 t1_ixkdbh1 wrote

Construction and if Pitt is anything like they used to be, they had class today. So everyone is also trying to get out of Oakland for the holiday.

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Curious_Percentage_9 t1_ixmv6ue wrote

Too many people driving at the same time in Oakland is my best guess.

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