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The problem is that models rarely replicate reality for very long. I live in a particularly troublesome bit of London and they used some mathematical analysis t
by buffoon 11y ago
The problem is that models rarely replicate reality for very long. I live in a particularly troublesome bit of London and they used some mathematical analysis to optimise traffic light timings in the area and celebrated that it was as success. That was premature; it's measurably worse within two weeks after people realised that it was a better route and promptly clogged it up.
- shoo 11y ago> Of every well-meant proposal, ecologists ask a standard question: 'And then what?' -- Garrett Hardin
- wlesieutre 11y agoThat's the nature of traffic. You make a highway twice as wide and it's great for a few years until enough people go "Oh! I can live twice as far away, have much lower rent, and still keep my commute under 2 hours!" And then you end up with LA.
- wlesieutre 11y agoIf anyone's curious to read more about this, Wired has a pretty good piece: http://www.wired.com/2014/06/wuwt-traffic-induced-demand/ http://www.wired.com/2014/06/wuwt-traffic-induced-demand/