There is something about being in a new town that makes everything an adventure. Whether it’s scheduling a doctor’s appointment or simply going to the local grocery store, all things end up being escapades. Especially here in Greenville, where going from point A to point B is inevitably accompanied by the infamous Greenville traffic. Upon moving here, my husband and I were warned that it could be hazardous. Little did I know, no one was bluffing!

The traffic lights never seem to be synchronized. Usually in a city, when your signal turns green, the next few traffic lights in a row turn green simultaneously. Not here. In Greenville, it appears that you can only make one light at a time. This leads to frustration and overcrowded streets. It doesn’t help when you have newbies like me on the road, getting turned around and making unnecessary stops! However, I do my best to run errands while others are at work, and I steer clear of the major roads during rush hour, lunch hour and game days.

Depending on the time a day, you can get around town without bumper-to-bumper traffic. But if you have to be on the road near 5 p.m., you’d better be prepared for some traffic jams.

A major issue in Greenville’s traffic is the combination of automobiles and trains. The major intersections of Evans, 14th Street and Arlington Boulevard often get held up by trains that are shifting direction. This route change happens up to three times a day and can back traffic up for miles. The congestion leads to aggravated drivers and many times leads to minor accidents, causing even more confusion.

I’ve heard that there is a solution coming our way. In recent news, I have learned that the city is working on implementing a connector track that will eliminate train delays and keep the flow of traffic more steady. The people of Greenville should share the responsibility and do their parts to help decrease the confusion on our roadways. Whether it’s carpooling, walking or riding bikes when our destination is within a short distance, or simply being patient and aware, we can make Greenville’s traffic issues dissipate. Take advantage of the “relief” times when the ECU students head home for the summer and or the holidays. Use your “traffic time” to do some soul searching, tune in to your favorite radio station and relax!

Kendall Blair, 26, was born and raised in Indialantic, Fla., and graduated from University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She and her husband, Will, recently moved to Greenville from Kernersville.