You don't need AI based non linear simulations to see what's going on. The simulation shows that traffic can be described in much simpler terms. You'll notice

You don't need AI based non linear simulations to see what's going on. The simulation shows that traffic can be described in much simpler terms. You'll notice that traffic is actually a longitudinal wave that travels through the system. The cars are particles and traffic is crests in the wave. The wave usually travels backwards against the direction of the cars. The worst type of traffic is when you get a standing wave where the crest of the wave just stays in the same place. Take a look at the simulation with this knowledge in mind. Then you will actually see the wave. An elegant solution to alleviating traffic would be to then take techniques that dampen waves in materials and translate them into techniques that work for traffic.