KSTP TV - Minneapolis and St. Paul - Slower economy could mean less traffic

KSTP TV - Minneapolis and St. Paul - Slower economy could mean less traffic
"A slower economy means lower traffic volumes and shorter commute times, according to new state and national numbers. "

I felt it myself for a little while now, the display on 494 north bound hwy7 intersection shows 8min, 9min to hwy55, 13min, 14min to 94, though it showed 13min to hwy55, 20min to 94 once but it's never like 30-40min driving time I used to notice.