I've gotta comment about what you said for Holly Springs traffic planning. I think the stretch of hwy 55 from 540 to Avent Ferry is extremely forward thinking. The design prevents traffic cross-flow, saving lives by reducing wrecks, and allowing integration with better traffic platoon management. If you notice, any difficulties that stem from this area include: 1. The regular four way stoplight intersections by Walmart and harris teeter cause mile long traffic backups. Those backups keep you sitting in the no-left areas, so it's easy to misdirect the discontent. 2. The u-turn lights aren't always in sync. When they're synced for rush hour, so much traffic gets through that area quickly. When they switch to pressure detection in off times, that's to accommodate the impatient "Can't turn left" folks. That operating mode makes it very quickly obvious how much more quickly traffic flows through when the timings are preventing cross traffic. 3. People just don't get it. It's different, it take a tad more thought than just turning left anywhere you want. Change is hard and that's seen as a negative. All in all I think it's so innovative and I'm proud to drive through that area, recognizing how radically forward thinking this stretch of road is for traffic management. I've gotta say, you cannot say Holly Springs hasn't done enough for traffic. I think it's just misunderstood.
The main way to differentiate the two main parts of Cary are the MacGregor side of town and the Preston side of town. The MacGregor side has easy access to RALEIGH, most of the major medical facilities including the hospital, more native Southerners, the new downtown area, much less property crime, but the houses and shops are maybe not as new and shiny (on the outside) as the Preston side. The Preston side has easy access to RTP & DURHAM (but a large percentage of Preston folks who need to get to Raleigh daily have to cut through the MacGregor side), more Northern transplants, more property crime, generally shinier buildings than the MacGregor side, but smaller lots and less mature trees that have been around for a century or more. Take your pick, but as a native Southerner, the choice is obvious.
I live in Wake Forest....it has never taken me an hour to get to downtown Raleigh lol. I can even get to Garner which is south of Raleigh in 40 min on average.
In my opinion, after living in this area for 30 years, here are my thoughts: Fuquay is becoming the new hotspot. Holly Springs, has a power plant and smells funny. Wendell and Zebulon have nice countryside vibes. Knightdale is very affordable. The new houses in Apex are made so close to each other that it is ridiculous. At this point, they are overpriced, with horrible traffic and overpopulation. Wake Forest has a lot of traffic. Garner is often overlooked because it used to be a low-income area, but it is only 15 minutes from downtown and 15 to 20 minutes to the airport. Cary is way overpriced and the taxes are ridiculous. I'm only 5 minutes away from Cary and don’t pay their taxes because my property is outside their city limits. Now, Clayton (in Johnson County) is becoming something else! It has nice houses, lots of yard space, and is affordable.
My daughter is moving from New York City. Loves Broadway, lives on the upper east side. Where do you think the best place for her to move to get a little bit out of the city but still get to travel to see city sites?
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Good ranking! Moved here from NYC 3 years ago here’s my top 10! Cary Wake Forest Apex Wendell Morrisville Holly Springs Fuquay Knightdale Garner Pittsboro
HS traffic is Horrible and the power plant is big Minus, the only good thing is it's close to Apex that's it and this place is smelly too but good thing is no one knows until you drive from a different place
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I've gotta comment about what you said for Holly Springs traffic planning. I think the stretch of hwy 55 from 540 to Avent Ferry is extremely forward thinking. The design prevents traffic cross-flow, saving lives by reducing wrecks, and allowing integration with better traffic platoon management.
If you notice, any difficulties that stem from this area include:
1. The regular four way stoplight intersections by Walmart and harris teeter cause mile long traffic backups. Those backups keep you sitting in the no-left areas, so it's easy to misdirect the discontent.
2. The u-turn lights aren't always in sync. When they're synced for rush hour, so much traffic gets through that area quickly. When they switch to pressure detection in off times, that's to accommodate the impatient "Can't turn left" folks. That operating mode makes it very quickly obvious how much more quickly traffic flows through when the timings are preventing cross traffic.
3. People just don't get it. It's different, it take a tad more thought than just turning left anywhere you want. Change is hard and that's seen as a negative.
All in all I think it's so innovative and I'm proud to drive through that area, recognizing how radically forward thinking this stretch of road is for traffic management. I've gotta say, you cannot say Holly Springs hasn't done enough for traffic. I think it's just misunderstood.
The no lefts on 55 is to lower traffic conflict points. Helps to keep traffic moving also.
The main way to differentiate the two main parts of Cary are the MacGregor side of town and the Preston side of town. The MacGregor side has easy access to RALEIGH, most of the major medical facilities including the hospital, more native Southerners, the new downtown area, much less property crime, but the houses and shops are maybe not as new and shiny (on the outside) as the Preston side. The Preston side has easy access to RTP & DURHAM (but a large percentage of Preston folks who need to get to Raleigh daily have to cut through the MacGregor side), more Northern transplants, more property crime, generally shinier buildings than the MacGregor side, but smaller lots and less mature trees that have been around for a century or more. Take your pick, but as a native Southerner, the choice is obvious.
I live in Wake Forest....it has never taken me an hour to get to downtown Raleigh lol. I can even get to Garner which is south of Raleigh in 40 min on average.
Good to know. My experience with rush hour traffic coming out of Wake Forest has not been so lucky.
what about renting areas for senior citizens
In my opinion, after living in this area for 30 years, here are my thoughts: Fuquay is becoming the new hotspot. Holly Springs, has a power plant and smells funny. Wendell and Zebulon have nice countryside vibes. Knightdale is very affordable. The new houses in Apex are made so close to each other that it is ridiculous. At this point, they are overpriced, with horrible traffic and overpopulation. Wake Forest has a lot of traffic. Garner is often overlooked because it used to be a low-income area, but it is only 15 minutes from downtown and 15 to 20 minutes to the airport. Cary is way overpriced and the taxes are ridiculous. I'm only 5 minutes away from Cary and don’t pay their taxes because my property is outside their city limits. Now, Clayton (in Johnson County) is becoming something else! It has nice houses, lots of yard space, and is affordable.
Clayton and all of Johnson County are absolutely seeing some major changes as people keep moving further out!!
My daughter is moving from New York City. Loves Broadway, lives on the upper east side. Where do you think the best place for her to move to get a little bit out of the city but still get to travel to see city sites?
Have you looked into Durham? Or contact us and we can talk with you to find the right spot! You can also check out or video of Durham here ua-cam.com/video/zyiY9LQcwjI/v-deo.html
North Raleigh is actually the best suburb of Raleigh
Radon capital of the east coast. If you travel on streets named LEAD MINE Road and ROCK QUARRY Road to get to your house, that's a bit of a red flag.
Good ranking! Moved here from NYC 3 years ago here’s my top 10!
Cary
Wake Forest
Apex
Wendell
Morrisville
Holly Springs
Fuquay
Knightdale
Garner
Pittsboro
That's a solid list!
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Knightdale is best but most underrated
Knightdale has a TON going for it, with more to come.
1. Apex (biased) 2. Cary (becoming too urban) 3. Fuquay Varina (double downtown) 4. Holly Springs (modern downtown) 5. Wake Forest (good recreation) 6. Pittsboro (country downtown) 7. Wendell (affordability and Beach Access) 8. Garner (proximity) 9. Knightdale (proximity) 10. Morrisville (airport but also airport)
HS traffic is Horrible and the power plant is big Minus, the only good thing is it's close to Apex that's it and this place is smelly too but good thing is no one knows until you drive from a different place
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