_orangutan on Sidechat | the only way to reduce traffic is to reduce the total number of vehicles on the road. this is done by encouraging safe alternatives. increasing throughput for cars induces more demand, always

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US Politics 21w

_orangutan

the only way to reduce traffic is to reduce the total number of vehicles on the road. this is done by encouraging safe alternatives. increasing throughput for cars induces more demand, always

Anonymous 21w

We should have BEEN had reliable public transportation in the US. That would fix alot of the issues we have especially with travel infrastructure. Of course big oil doesn’t want it so we won’t do it.

Anonymous 21w

Not always … but yeah I agree largely Even without induced demand, adding or widening roads can cause more traffic via Braess's paradox (if it’s done poorly)

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Anonymous 21w

Unfortunately safe isn’t usually enough to convince people to ditch their cars, plenty of people today choose to drive over taking public transit that is much safer. The alternatives need to be affordable and convenient too if we want any Americans to give up their cars

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#1 21w

* Braess’s paradox is induced demand, it’s just a limited amount. Meaning same total drivers and end destination, they’re just induced to take different roads which causes more traffic. “Induced demand” generally refers to more drivers, or people driving further, or people driving more often; etc.