Traffic congestion
Coverage of Traffic congestion in the Nexus archive.
- The power of collaboration: How we can reduce traffic congestion
The article from Google's research blog discusses how collaboration can be used to reduce traffic congestion.
- Cyberabad to conduct week-long traffic survey to tackle congestion in IT corridor
Cyberabad will conduct a week-long traffic survey to address congestion in the IT corridor. Officials will perform a vehicle count categorized by day and time to assess traffic movement to and from major companies.
- Waymo says some of its robotaxis ran out of power during San Francisco's July 4 gridlock and had to be towed
Some Waymo robotaxis in San Francisco stalled or ran out of power during July 4th gridlock and required towing. The company attributed the disruptions to extreme traffic congestion and unplanned road closures after Golden Gate Bridge fireworks, with its roadside assistance team handling the logistics.
- America is stuck in a never-ending rush hour
Americans are experiencing increased traffic congestion due to off-peak commuting as workers return to offices post-pandemic. Commute times have risen, with an average of 27 minutes one-way in 2024, and congestion now occurs throughout the day as people travel at unusual hours to manage work and personal responsibilities.
- Astonishing move from LAPD as no arrests made following wild street takeover that crippled city’s emergency response
A street takeover in Baldwin Hills blocked an ambulance and caused traffic congestion, but the LAPD failed to make any arrests. The incident crippled the city's emergency response.
- BKC Public Transport Day: Tepid response as commuters ask for efficient last mile connectivity
The BKC Public Transport Day event received a tepid response as commuters highlighted issues with last-mile connectivity. Buses and autorickshaws are the primary transport options, but they face challenges like traffic congestion and high fares.
- California’s first ‘smart freeway’ just opened with a $33M AI-plan to crush traffic congestion
California's first smart freeway has opened with a $33M AI plan aimed at reducing traffic congestion, though drivers may face longer wait times before entering the freeway.
- When to avoid the worst LA traffic times this holiday weekend, with expected record-breaking travel, massive bottlenecks
The Los Angeles area is expecting record-breaking travel during the holiday weekend, with 3.6 million residents projected to leave town. Major traffic bottlenecks are anticipated, prompting warnings about the worst times to travel.