In an increasingly fast paced and globally oriented economy, the efficient movement of persons and goods is a competitive necessity [1]. Traffic congestion adversely impacts quality of life and economic productivity in metropolitan areas. It increases fuel consumption, the cost of traveler and freight movement, the number of crashes, and tailpipe pollutants harmful to human health.


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    Title :

    The Costs and Other Consequences of Traffic Congestion


    Additional title:

    Springer Tracts on Transportation, Traffic


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2015-03-14


    Size :

    24 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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