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Addressing the Congestion Problem

"Just as congestion has a number of potential causes, there are several ways to address the problem. Generally, the approaches can be grouped under four main strategies - adding capacity, increasing the efficiency of the existing system, better management of construction and maintenance projects, and managing the demand. The benefits associated with these improvements include reduced delay, and more predictable and lower trip times." "Just as congestion has a number of potential causes, there are several ways to address the problem. Generally, the approaches can be grouped under four main strategies - adding capacity, increasing the efficiency of the existing system, better management of construction and maintenance projects, and managing the demand. The benefits associated with these improvements include reduced delay, and more predictable and lower trip times."

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