Ep. 3: Freeway "Personalities" - Why Traffic Jams are 95% Predictable

Episode 3 - Freeway Personalities - Why Some Freeways Jam Up

🚗 Think traffic is unpredictable? Think again. Every freeway has a personality—a pattern of congestion, peak-hour slowdowns, and bottlenecks that seem to happen like clockwork. If you’ve ever wondered why the same stretch of road always slows down at the same time every day, this episode is for you.

I’m Randy Keith, former LA traffic reporter and smart driving advocate, and in today’s episode of Mastering the Commute, we’re diving deep into freeway personalities—the predictable patterns that shape your daily drive.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✅ Why certain freeways back up at the same spots every day.

✅ The science behind “bottleneck locations” and what causes phantom jams.

✅ How driver behavior contributes to the stop-and-go effect (and what you can do to reduce it).

✅ The best strategies for navigating freeways smarter—whether you’re dealing with an unavoidable choke point or figuring out the fastest route.

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Why This Matters

Traffic congestion isn’t just about volume—it’s about patterns. By understanding freeway personalities, you can predict slowdowns before they happen, plan alternate routes, and drive smarter. This episode will help you take control of your commute, minimize stress, and even contribute to better traffic flow.

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