traffic congestion

Example Sentences

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Bangkok police chief Siam Boonsom said Sunday that there was traffic congestion at the crossing daily, but never an accident.

From Barron's • May 18, 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

"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 use of trucks also is a contributor to traffic congestion in Chicago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

First, a $1 billion livability agenda to help communities save open space, ease traffic congestion, and grow in ways that enhance every citizen's quality of life.

From State of the Union Address by Clinton, William Jefferson