Fear Of Terrorism May Increase Traffic Congestion

U.S. cities suffering from clogged roads may see an increase in traffic congestion due to fear of domestic terrorism

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September 22, 2001, 8:00 AM PDT

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

"If short-haul business travelers take to the road in significant numbers, the impact is likely to be felt most on highways between cities that were short plane hops, like Boston to New York, Detroit to Chicago, Seattle to Portland, Los Angeles to San Francisco, Dallas to Houston...Security measures have complicated driving in New York and Washington, where roads and tunnels remain closed, with traffic rerouted."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Roads: Congestion Ahead

Saturday, September 22, 2001 in The New York Times

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