Highway congestion cannot be solved by adding more lanes to freeways
🚦 Highway congestion cannot be solved by adding more lanes to freeways.
Studies have shown that adding more lanes to a highway often leads to an increase in traffic, known as "induced demand". This is because more lane capacity can lead to an increase in driving, reducing the effectiveness of the new lanes in reducing congestion. While adding more lanes may provide some temporary relief to congestion, it is not a sustainable solution and may not effectively address the root causes of congestion. Alternative solutions, such as improving public transportation, promoting alternative modes of transportation, and encouraging land use patterns that reduce the need for driving, may be more effective in addressing the problem of highway congestion.
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