traffic congestion
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While officials say the project is intended to reduce traffic congestion and ease pressure on local roads, residents at a recent community meeting focused more on the immediate impact and communication.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
An AFP photographer saw two apartments damaged in a building on a narrow street, and traffic congestion as residents tried to leave the suburb while the Lebanese army deployed to the area.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
“These riders generally choose Metro for leisure trips to avoid traffic congestion and the high cost and inconvenience of parking,” said Maya Pogoda, spokesperson for Metro.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
She said that more taxis in bus lanes was a "step backwards" on addressing traffic congestion and "adds another element of risk" for cyclists.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
Many times he had ridden down Fifth Avenue in the afternoon traffic congestion beside a woman who piloted her own car.
From I Conquered by Titus, Harold
