traffic congestion

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An AFP photographer saw two apartments damaged in a building on a narrow street, and traffic congestion as residents tried to leave the suburb while the Lebanese army deployed to the area.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

In the town of Fujiyoshida, near Mount Fuji, tourism has led to chronic traffic congestion and litter, as well as disruption to local residents' lives.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It is also allowing civil servants to work remotely for five days over the period in a bid to ease traffic congestion.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Airport crews began removing the 15 illuminated pylons from the entrance of Los Angeles International Airport last week as part of a plan to ease traffic congestion ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

First, a $1 billion livability agenda to help communities save open space, ease traffic congestion, and grow in ways that enhance every citizen's quality of life.

From State of the Union Address by Clinton, William Jefferson