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.
The Costs and Other Consequences of Traffic Congestion
Springer Tracts on Transportation, Traffic
2015-03-14
24 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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