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The Skeptics Guide #1025 - Mar 1 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

Rethinking Traffic Solutions

This chapter challenges the notion that adding more road lanes alleviates traffic congestion, introducing the concept of 'induced demand.' It explores congestion pricing as a potential solution, highlighting successful implementations in cities like London, Stockholm, and Singapore while discussing the socio-economic implications for low-income populations. The conversation emphasizes the need for innovative urban infrastructure, including alternative transportation options, to create more sustainable traffic management systems.

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