Eli5: it’s said that creating larger highways doesn’t increase traffic flow because people who weren’t using it before will start. But isn’t that still a net gain?

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If people are being diverted from side streets to the highway because the highway is now wider, then that means side streets are cleared up. Not to mention the people who were taking side streets can now enjoy a quicker commute on the highway

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Truck drivers will still clog up the left lanes. The highway could be 20 lanes and they will still ride side by side at or under the speed limit for miles at a time.

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