congestion

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Some council members defended the robots, calling the ban a “knee-jerk reaction” as robot fleets have the potential to reduce road congestion and delivery costs, and present a chance to generate revenue from bot licenses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"The port of Jeddah is not at all sized to handle such import volumes and a port congestion situation is emerging," Arthur Barillas de The, cofounder of freight forwarder Ovrsea, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

A transport commission proposed alternatives, such as speed restrictions and improved public transport, and five new railway stations have been announced for the region to try and reduce congestion.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

That proposal included plans to acquire the block south of the Garden to expand tracks and platforms, further relieving congestion and accommodating additional trains expected from the new cross-Hudson tunnel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Because of the congestion on the roads to Jena, some protestors left their vehicles and walked into town on foot.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander