why does adding more traffic lanes doesn’t help to alleviate traffic congestion?
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Trying to solve a traffic problem by simply adding more lanes is only addressing the problem in the short term, without tackling the root cause of the problem itself, which tends to be a chronic lack of alternative and more efficient transportation methods.
Cars are large. *Very* large once you consider that the vast majority of the time they’re only transporting one person, despite the fact that they typically have seating for 4-5 people. Anytime you’re driving, take a look at all the cars around you, and imagine that only a single person is standing wherever you see a car, and you’ll begin to see the problem.
Simply adding more lanes does nothing to address the fact that all of these people are choosing an extremely space-inefficient method of transportation. If traffic is to truly be solved, a much more comprehensive solution is necessary: trains, trams, buses, cycling, and walking should all be considered just as important as the automobile if a city is serious about tackling the issue of traffic once and for all.
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