Caltrans reports a reduction, although not as large as last year, in the vehicle miles traveled through Los Angeles County during a full I-405 closure weekend in the Sepulveda Pass, as well as a reduction in delay below 55 miles per hour. Here are the numbers reported from Friday:
Vehicle Miles Traveled in Los Angeles County
Event Date (all day) Reduction (%) ComparisonCarmageddon 2 9/29/12 5.4 From previous Saturday Carmageddon 1 7/16/11 12 From previous Saturday
Delay (below 55 mph) in Los Angeles County
Event Date (all day) Reduction (%) Comparison Carmageddon 2 9/29/12 22 From previous Saturday Carmageddon 1 7/16/11 55 From previous Saturday