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The Power Broker #6: Mike Schur
99% Invisible
Urban Planning and Traffic Management Insights
Urban planning involves the principle that no matter how many lanes or bridges are built, cars will always fill them, leading to traffic congestion. A study on a nine-mile trip showed travel times ranging from 58 to 73 minutes due to bumper-to-bumper traffic. The objectives of urban planning include reclaiming waterfront areas and easing traffic congestion, but historical cases like the West Side Improvement in New York City showed shortcomings in achieving these goals. Lack of proper planning led to the development of haphazard suburbs unable to absorb the significant traffic flow. This highlights the importance of strategic urban planning to effectively manage traffic and city development.
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