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I live in Atlanta and this article is false. First of all, it's spring break and the schools are closed which reduces traffic. Surface streets have become parking lots as people find alternate routes around the interstate. This has affected lots of the local businesses. It's dangerously affected emergency response times for firetrucks and ambulances.

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So do I, and won't argue with your take on the situation. But I also remember 1996 and how the news predicted a disaster of Olympic proportions. Turns out my commute during the Olympics was the fastest I can remember.

I know that when there is a big public event, I can work from home without worrying about it looking bad. I wonder how many people do that when there is a something big to point to to justify it.

They did a good job of scaring people into taking vacations, telecommuting, etc. But a lot of businesses were hurt, especially restaurants. It's was great for me. You could walk in to any restaurant without a reservation.

In San Francisco this is called the "Burning Man rapture".

Spring break has made things easier. Monday will be interesting. I don't think the bridge collapse will have any lasting effect on the city, though.

(Other than the DOT will stop storing flammable material under the Interstate)

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