There is also the opportunity to marvel at the World's Largest Paper Cup, a three story tall monument to the Dixie Corporation, located on Iowa Street. When shopping for a used car in Riverside, keep in mind that local speed limits range from 25-45 miles per hour, so there will be plenty of time to take it slow and look out the window. It is important not to get too distracted by the sights, however, as Riverside has recently adopted a photo-enforced traffic lights monitoring at its major intersections.
Navigating through Downtown Riverside is relatively easy using the city's grid system of numbered streets running north to south. Parking within the city is available in numerous municipal lots as well as numerous metered street locations.
For longer distances, Riverside is accessed by Interstate 215 and state highways 60 and 91. The most common traffic complaints in the area are due to highway construction, especially common at the interchange, where the three major highways meet. Local residents are mindful of surface-street alternate routes for rush hour congestion.
As with most of Southern California, air pollution is a major concern in the Riverside metro area. The Inland Empire region and the city has started a number of programs to counteract the effect of so many cars, such as promoting alternative fuels, carpool programs and increased public transportation.
Riverside used car buyers will want to pay extra attention when considering whether to purchase a new or used vehicle since California has very strict smog testing standards for most vehicles. A natural gas-powered vehicle is a smart choice for Riverside, which has opened public CNG stations to promote use of the low-emission vehicles, and has moved its entire bus system to CNG in the recent years.
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