How do you make the most of getting stuck in Chicago traffic? Here’s what you told us.

Chicago is No. 1 nationally for worst vehicle congestion, so we asked readers how they make the most of getting stuck in traffic. We also asked which expressways need the most improvement. Here’s what you said, lightly edited for clarity:”I plan my route using Google Maps. … I try to avoid the city’s worst bottleneck at Chicago Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive. I get radio traffic reports on WBEZ or WBBM to hear about crashes or bridge lifts. I often play music, either radio or what I’ve recorded in my phone, to relieve stress.”— Roger Deschner”By listening to local radio, music (93.1 WXRT) or sports (670 The Score).”— Jordan Mainzer”I don’t feel like I am ‘stuck or trapped’ in the city. I love the city and all it has to offer. From its diversity, economy, arts, sports, and on and on. When I am ‘stuck or trapped’ in traffic. I try to focus on ‘this is my choice’ to live here and deal with the traffic. The other night I drove with a long time friend 1 hour and 20 minutes to get to a play. It was worth it, and it was a great opportunity to have a catch-up session with him.”— P. Teodo Related Chicago overtakes NYC for worst vehicle congestion in the US, survey says Which of Chicago’s expressways needs improvements the most?”Remove the inner-most lanes from the Ike and Dan Ryan to make space for outer express tracks for the Blue and Red Lines, and…

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