Apparently, I am STILL a BIG THING in Miami

[Newby]

I drove to the Kaseya Center beside Bayside from Ft Lauderdale last week at rush hour. Just glad I wasn't going north.

How Frequent Are I-95 Accidents in South Florida?
When it comes to I-95 accidents, South Florida takes the lead. According to a March 2022 report in the Miami New Times, a research firm analyzed two decades of data and identified a one-mile section of I-95 in Fort Lauderdale as the deadliest mile in America. Shockingly, this mile witnessed nearly 50 times the number of fatal crashes compared to the average highway mile across the nation. This finding undoubtedly makes I-95 in Florida the most treacherous highway based on this criterion alone.

The deadliest mile stretch lies between I-595 and State Road 84 in Broward County. However, it’s crucial to note that I-95 is considered significantly dangerous, with over 200 accidents occurring along its length each year. In fact, it holds the unfortunate title of being the second most hazardous highway in the country (Broward Palm Beach New Times).

The FLHSMV reports that some of the highest fatality totals in Florida occur in southern and central counties along I-95. This includes Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. For example, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) discloses that in 2021 alone, Broward County experienced a staggering 41,376 crashes. Among these accidents, nearly 24,000 resulted in injuries; tragically, 263 lives were lost.

I get to drive that "one mile stretch" several times a week.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Destin was once one of the best places in America to vacation, great beach houses and awesome golf course.
If I had to guess it is overrun now and does not resemble what I once knew.

When we arrived there in the late 80’s there were only a few thousand residents. Including zero minorities. And a lonely beach.
Now the place is overdeveloped and overrun with less than desirable people.
The beach is still ok but not as nice as it was before Hurricane Opal where a lot of beach and huge dunes were wiped out. And the beach vendors have fubard the beach with chair and water-sports rentals.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Newby

I drove to the Kaseya Center beside Bayside from Ft Lauderdale last week at rush hour. Just glad I wasn't going north.



I get to drive that "one mile stretch" several times a week.

Be safe.

I avoid I-95 and I-595 in Broward, too many aholes, none know traffic rules.
Every damn road in Miami is hell, 95 sucks 24/7, regardless of North or South, just too many damn people.

I have not been to a Heat game in three years, as will not deal with the traffic.
Last time I went we parked under the arena, not bad for $100, as they shoot you east to the tunnel entrance that puts you on 95 North, saves you about 45 minutes in bumper-to-bumper grind around the arena.

[Chemtrails99]

Why would anyone drive to a busy airport? The last three years any trip we've taken starts and ends with an Uber ride. No oarking hassle, dropped off at the door, no worry about leaving the car parked. Getting picked up is the same, pick up right at the door, some odt else drives home after a long flight.

But i guess Orlando isn't as busy as Miami....

[Aerovette]

Uber and Lyft screw you at the airport.

Going TO the airport - $25-35 bucks
Coming home from the airport - 55-75 bucks

It's cheaper to park off site and get the free shuttle.

[Red Baron]

Originally Posted by Aerovette

Uber and Lyft screw you at the airport.

Going TO the airport - $25-35 bucks
Coming home from the airport - 55-75 bucks

It's cheaper to park off site and get the free shuttle.

Instead, ...

[Mick]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

I will take you for a drive, wear your brown boxers and confirm life insurance is paid to-date.

No thanks. Like I have said before, I have family in the area, and spend several weeks in the Plantation area every year. Yes, traffic sucks because apparently a HIGHER percentage of Floridians than New Jersians DO NOT know what the green left arrow means! I found it hard to believe when I started hanging out there 3 years ago, but it is apparently true!

[Yadkin]

Need moar messicans two liv der.

[RonC5]

I am 69 years old, grew up in Miami and can't remember a time when the Palmetto didn't have construction. We went down there last month, that damn road is still being worked on!

[outrunm]

I moved north from Kendall in the 90's. My wife's parents left Miami Lakes about 5 years ago, and I haven't been back since.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Mick

No thanks. Like I have said before, I have family in the area, and spend several weeks in the Plantation area every year. Yes, traffic sucks because apparently a HIGHER percentage of Floridians than New Jersians DO NOT know what the green left arrow means! I found it hard to believe when I started hanging out there 3 years ago, but it is apparently true!

Gets worse every year, as:

1) NE people keep moving here
2) Those who visit stay longer
3) china virus is gone, more vacationers
4) cruise ports, MIA and FortL, are busy again
5) Those who were once snowbirds are now permanent
6) None the above know how to drive, nor do the locals
7) Everyone here loves their car, as mass transit is a joke
8) NO ONE works, so everyone driving to stores and restaurants

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Chemtrails99

Why would anyone drive to a busy airport? The last three years any trip we've taken starts and ends with an Uber ride. No oarking hassle, dropped off at the door, no worry about leaving the car parked. Getting picked up is the same, pick up right at the door, some odt else drives home after a long flight.

But i guess Orlando isn't as busy as Miami....

First off, I no longer fly, which I am fine with.

Wifey is the traveler, as our daughters live in Denver, Austin and Chicago.

Usually she can get a convenient flight out of FLL, this time she could not, had to go with MIA.
I would not allow her solo in an uber, hired car is $100+ each way.
This is the last time she flies in /out of MIA, as no one should have to deal with that traffic.

[Newby]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

First off, I no longer fly, which I am fine with.

Wifey is the traveler, as our daughters live in Denver, Austin and Chicago.

Usually she can get a convenient flight out of FLL, this time she could not, had to go with MIA.
I would not allow her solo in an uber, hired car is $100+ each way.
This is the last time she flies in /out of MIA, as no one should have to deal with that traffic.

Consider TriRail
Direct to MIA, from 4AM to 9PM any day, clean and secure for less than $10

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Newby

Consider TriRail
Direct to MIA, from 4AM to 9PM any day, clean and secure for less than $10

Thanks, did not realize MIA has a Tri_rail station, looks like under $10; says trip is 70 minutes from Deerfield.

Will probably not use, as even though Spirit stopped FLL-DEN service, United offers at least two non-stops daily, pricing may be 50% more, but worth it to avoid MIA.
American also offers non-stops daily.

THANKS AGAIN!!

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Gets worse every year, as:

1) NE people keep moving here
2) Those who visit stay longer
3) china virus is gone, more vacationers
4) cruise ports, MIA and FortL, are busy again
5) Those who were once snowbirds are now permanent
6) None the above know how to drive, nor do the locals
7) Everyone here loves their car, as mass transit is a joke
8) NO ONE works, so everyone driving to stores and restaurants

Sounds like a dream destination.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Gets worse every year, as:

1) NE people keep moving here
2) Those who visit stay longer
3) china virus is gone, more vacationers
4) cruise ports, MIA and FortL, are busy again
5) Those who were once snowbirds are now permanent
6) None the above know how to drive, nor do the locals
7) Everyone here loves their car, as mass transit is a joke
8) NO ONE works, so everyone driving to stores and restaurants

Thank Goodness you have 1200 HP under the hood to deal with it!

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

Thank Goodness you have 1200 HP under the hood to deal with it!

I rented a Corvette for a week a few years ago when I was there visiting my Dad. There was never an opportunity to open it up. Passing lanes were always full of Floridiots in minivans, Escalades and commercial vehicles hauling trailers.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

I rented a Corvette for a week a few years ago when I was there visiting my Dad. There was never an opportunity to open it up. Passing lanes were always full of Floridiots in minivans, Escalades and commercial vehicles hauling trailers.

When I was younger visiting my family in Hawaii, I was always tempted to rent one of the Ferrari's or Maserati's from the exotic car rental places. Same deal. You'd see these posers in bumper to bumper traffic, slipping the clutch in first gear, or revving up in neutral to hear the pipes, with NO place to go. The last 7 years or so, I didn't even rent a car. Took the bus or walked. Much better.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

I rented a Corvette for a week a few years ago when I was there visiting my Dad. There was never an opportunity to open it up. Passing lanes were always full of Floridiots in minivans, Escalades and commercial vehicles hauling trailers.

Two obvious problems here:
1) you do not possess CORVETTE driving skills
2) you do not possess FLORIDA driving skills

Result should have been expected.