L.A. drivers hate driving,because of potholes and it’s official, L.A. has the 2nd worst roads in America.
TRIP (National Transportation Research Group) released a new report that takes a look at all the roads in America. They came to the conclusion that the top 2 places in America with the worst roads are San Francisco (1st place) and Los Angeles.
To determine the ranking, the group looked at pavement condition data (which takes into account a smoothness factor) from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA), which did a survey in 2014. They discovered that 1/3 of “the nation’s major urban roads are rated in substandard or poor condition,” which means that around 32% of roads offer an “unacceptably rough ride to motorists.”
The roads in L.A. are about 60% in rough shape. Not only do these conditions make for an unenjoyable ride and slow traffic, but they also cost motorists money. According to the study:
The average motorist in the U.S. is losing $523 annually in additional vehicle maintenance because of roads in poor, mediocre and fair condition.
In other words, if your car needs new tires or other repairs, then blame the rough streets of L.A.
