Quick And Cheap Solutions To Traffic Problems: Part 1

The first installment of a three-part series on quick, relatively modest ways to relieve traffic congestion.

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December 1, 2003, 7:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


"Illegal parking creates some of the most frequent tie-ups for traffic trying to get across Washington.The Washington Post this week continues a series on how traffic problems might be eased relatively quickly and cheaply in an era when big and expensive solutions are less likely. Commuters, police, traffic experts, delivery companies and business leaders said they have plenty of ideas on how to ease congestion caused by parking problems.Among them: Ticket or tow illegally parked vehicles more aggressively, particularly during rush hour."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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