traffic congestion
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Residents of Kyoto and other hotspots have expressed annoyance at selfie-taking crowds as well as traffic congestion and soaring land prices.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
OTTAWA—Trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington have delayed the opening of a new multibillion-dollar bridge aimed at alleviating the traffic congestion on North America’s busiest land crossing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
The planning committee also heard objections about the height of the proposed buildings and fears of traffic congestion.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
"If some civil servants and officials do not need to come to the office, it would reduce traffic congestion and generate substantial savings," said the president.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
The narrow streets and the traffic congestion of the business district presented difficult problems of urban transit, but the system is of exceptional efficiency.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various