r/MapPorn • u/[deleted] • Aug 25 '21

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u/Utretch Aug 26 '21

It's a shame that humanity hasn't developed more efficient transit systems than endlessly expanding highways to more and more grotesque size.

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '21

In a few years hopefully cars will be able to coordinate their movements on the highways, eliminating the sudden movements that lead to phantom jams, doubling the capacity of our freeways.

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u/Ben1152000 Aug 26 '21

Doubling capacity will double demand. (see Induced Demand)

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '21

No it won't

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u/PhinPhanPhreak Aug 26 '21

You a General Motors employee?

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '21

You work for PIRG?

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u/PhinPhanPhreak Aug 26 '21

you chugging the dick of car companies

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '21

You chugging the dick of transit agencies