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10:32am May 27, 2020

National National

As Lockdown Orders Lift, Can Cities Prevent A Traffic Catastrophe?

by Camila Domonoske

As businesses reopen, many city dwellers worry about the risks of public transit. Cities are trying to figure out how to safeguard public health, keep people moving and avoid a gridlock nightmare.

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10:53am Apr 03, 2020

National National

A Coronavirus Plus: Wide-Open Highways In Los Angeles

by John Ruwitch

In the land of gridlock, car accidents are down and the mayor has ordered more red lights to slow traffic.
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8:17pm May 07, 2019

National National Politics & Government

City Dwellers Don't Like The Idea Of Congestion Pricing — But They Get Over It

by Camila Domonoske

Most New York City residents oppose a plan to charge a fee to drivers who enter the crowded city center. But studies show that once such charges are in place, public opinion shifts in favor.

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6:08pm Sep 20, 2018

National National

Stuck In Traffic? You're Not Alone. New Data Show American Commute Times Are Longer

by Gabriela Saldivia

Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau show Americans have spent an extra two and a half hours commuting last year compared to the year before.
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12:38pm May 31, 2018

World News World News

Could A Diesel Ban In Hamburg, Germany, Cause More Pollution? Some Residents Worry

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

The partial ban went into effect Thursday. Many Germans question whether the ban is an environmental milestone or a political shell game that could end up creating more pollution.

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1:22pm Jan 01, 2018

Environment Environment Human Interest

Icy Mist Causes Massive Traffic Jams In North Carolina Mountains

by Associated Press

Light rain and mist and temperatures below freezing turned New Year's Eve into an icy mess across much of the North Carolina mountains.
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4:21pm Jun 28, 2017

National National

Big Travel Boom Expected This Fourth Of July Weekend

by Amy Held

AAA says cheaper gas is one of the driving forces behind an expected increase in travelers this holiday weekend. Nearly 45 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home.
3:08pm Mar 20, 2017

Daily News Daily News Transportation

Major Highway Closed Temporarily In Winston-Salem

by Eddie Garcia

A major roadway in Winston-Salem is closed due to an accident.

U.S. Highway 421 northbound near the 5th Street exit will likely be closed for several hours.
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3:23pm Jun 13, 2016

National National

The Road Less Traveled? Not Since Waze Came To Los Angeles

by Meghan McCarty

The traffic app Waze re-routes drivers from busy, clogged streets to areas with less traffic. But that means some once-quiet neighborhoods in Los Angeles are beginning to see traffic jams.
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8:09am Sep 25, 2015

National National

Bus, Duck Boat Crash In Seattle Leaves 4 Dead, Several Injured

by Scott Neuman

The accident occurred on the city's Aurora Bridge late Thursday morning on the West Coast.
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10:45pm Jul 25, 2015

World News World News National Health & Safety

Traffic Takes A Tremendous Global Toll, But Cheap Fixes Can Save Lives

by Francesca Lunzer Kritz

It's a global issue, and deaths are often high in the developing world. A new report looks at inexpensive ways to cut down on fatalities.
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10:52am Jun 24, 2015

National National Science

Why Ants Handle Traffic Better Than You Do

by Joe Palca

Ants don't show road rage. In fact, some research shows they rarely get into traffic jams and are able to maintain a steady speed even as their numbers swell. Can physics explain it?

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