SCIENCE OF FIGURING OUT 'MYSTERY' TRAFFIC JAMS : EXPLANATIONS ABOUND FOR PROBLEM

This article examines congestion as it occurs in commuter traffic. It describes the phenomenon of shock waves, or backward-forming waves that occur when cars slow down and bunch up as a result of an occurrence at the head of a line of vehicles. The article discusses the use of metering lights and congestion pricing as methods of dealing with the traffic congestion.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Publication Date: December 6, 1999
• Authors:
  • Taylor, Michael
• Publication Date: 1999

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. A17, A23
• Serial:
  • San Francisco Chronicle

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Advanced traffic management systems; News; Traffic congestion
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00783506
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: PATH
• Created Date: Feb 16 2000 12:00AM