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Digging tunnels for cars

Today, Explained

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Rethinking Urban Traffic Solutions

This chapter critiques the Boring Company's underground tunnel initiative and its effectiveness in addressing urban traffic congestion. It examines broader misconceptions about expanding infrastructure and highlights the limitations of technological promises made by Silicon Valley. The discussion suggests that a more practical focus on public transportation and alternative solutions may be necessary to alleviate America's deep-rooted car dependency.

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