Getting Around Augusta: Summer crowds and winter roads
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: what getting around Augusta really takes.
Greg, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Greg moved to Maine before it was trendy, stayed when it got crowded, and 28 years later still loves it. He grew up here, went to UMaine, tried Connecticut, and survived eight years in Virginia before eventually packing up and moving back home. He is a former newspaper copy editor, pizza lover (Portland Pie, OTTO, & Cargo regular), and family man. At Snappy Scout, Greg helps newcomers decode Maine, a place that plays by its own rules and usually keeps them to itself.
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How Do You Get Around Augusta?
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: the daily logistics nobody puts on the listing.
The time I spend getting to/from work every day is
roughly seven minutes, maybe twelve if you hit both red lights
Traffic congestion areas to avoid
any Dunkin drive-through before 9 am and Water Street at 5pm
Ability to get around without a car
Technically possible if you enjoy long walks and explaining to friends why you're always late
Locals dream of driving around in a
Subaru Outback with kayak rack, happy dog in back mandatory
The reality is that most locals drive
a 2007 Toyota with outdated inspection stickers and snow tires year-round
Quirky local driving habit
waving at literally everyone, even total strangers
The likelihood of finding parking
embarrassingly easy, unless the farmer's market is happening
#1 driving tip
that Massachusetts tradition of not using turn signals has found its way north
Where I Go for a Quiet Escape
In summer, I make a point of visiting the Togus Pond Boat Launch, a hidden treasure in a city full of them. It’s a quiet place where the water runs clear and fast. You can find a shady spot to lose yourself in a book, watch people fish, or put their boats in (which is more entertaining than it sounds.)
— Greg Reid
Maine Local Expert
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