In this period of extremely divisive politics, here’s an issue that perhaps can cut across party lines: Highway 101 between Santa Barbara and Carpinteria, with three lanes each way, is almost completed. During “rush hour,” i.e., on weekdays from 6-9 a.m. and from 3-6 p.m., the third lane is restricted to carpools only.
But why do these time restrictions apply in both directions?
On 101 northbound, it is only “rush hour” in the morning when commuters are coming up to Santa Barbara for work. And on 101 southbound, it is only “rush-hour” in the evening, when commuters are heading home from work.