Jamming In The Park is a celebration of alternative commuting by RTP workers. A number of other ways of getting to work are displayed and discussed. For most commuters, though, traffic jams on I-40 are regular occurrences, and they are notoriously difficult. A recent survey indicates that only a handful of RTP employees ride a bicycle to work. The bicycle commuters say more people should join them.
Many people think buses are the way to clear congestion.
The Triangle Transit Authority has a plan to link all four of the Triangle's bus systems. We are implementing a regional call center where by one phone number, people will be able to call in to get transit information. They are making progress, but it is coming in small steps. Even after two Jamming In The Park Events, on I-40 in RTP, nine out of 10 cars carry only one person. But the impact could be many years, and many vehicle trips away.