What is the waiting time on the metered ramps?
A 20: Waiting time will vary depending upon how many cars are ahead of you on the ramp. In the slowest situation – a thirteen-second red and a two-second green cycle – four cars each minute would be allowed to enter on a specific lane; in the fastest situation, fifteen cars each minute could enter, double the times for a two lane ramp. For those traveling a good distance on one or more freeways, the time spent on the ramp is gained back – and more – with faster speeds on the freeway itself. Depending on the location and time of day, if someone is only traveling a short distance during the commute period, it might be just as fast (or faster) to go by surface street. Also, some metered on-ramps will be used less frequently than others, and the wait will be shorter at those locations.
