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traffic jam stories: 7 news summaries

 Traffic Congestion Dips  
 as Economy Falters 

US sees two-year congestion decline for first time ever

Jul 8, 09 8:40 AM CDT
(AP) - Drivers are spending less time stuck in rush-hour traffic for a second straight year, the first-ever 2-year decline in congestion. Blame high gas prices and the economic downturn, which have forced many Americans to change how they commute. In individual cities, Los Angeles traffic is getting better but is still... More »

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energy • pollution • traffic • gas prices • congestion • economy • traffic jam • rush hour

 NYC to Kick Cars Off Broadway 

Mayor unveils pedestrian-friendly midtown makeover

Feb 26, 09 4:00 PM CST
(Newser) - New York is turning the Great White Way into the Great Walk Way, the New York Times reports. Mayor Bloomberg announced plans yesterday to turn five blocks of Broadway around Times Square into a pedestrian zone complete with tables and landscaping starting this May. City officials say the plan will... More »

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New York City • Manhattan • Broadway • Michael Bloomberg • Times Square • traffic jam • pedestrian

Mac's Brother Calls 911 Over Traffic Troubles

'(Bleep) you!' Joe McCain replies to operator's query

Oct 24, 08 1:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - Power corrupts, especially if you're stuck in traffic. A man believed to be John McCain’s brother called 911 to complain about being caught in gridlock in suburban Washington, WJLA-TV reports. "Sir, are you calling 911 to complain about traffic?" asks the operator on the tape. After a pause,... More »

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John McCain • 911 call • Election 2008 • traffic jam • Joe McCain

Beijing Launches Pollution Crackdown for Olympics

Officials scramble to clean the air for athletes

Jul 20, 08 5:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - Beijing has launched tough new anti-pollution measures this week in a bid to clean the air for Olympic athletes in time for the games. Officials expect to force nearly half of the city's 3.3 million cars off the road, which will drive commuters onto already-crowded public transport, Reuters reports.... More »

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environment • pollution • 2008 Beijing Olympics • public transportation • factories • taxi driver • traffic jam

 Microsoft Will Play in Traffic 

Company's Clearflow service latest to offer congestion avoidance

Apr 10, 08 4:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - Driving could get a little easier thanks to a new directions mapping service that helps users avoid traffic jams. Microsoft is launching the free system, called Clearflow, today. It predicts congestion patterns on both highways and side streets and will be available for 72 US cities on the company’s... More »

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Microsoft • driving • navigation • Microsoft Live Search • traffic jam

 In-N-Out Burger 
 Clogs Neighbors' Arteries 

Traffic jams around popular joint hurting other businesses, owners claim

Mar 14, 08 6:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - In-N-Out Burger's customers aren’t “in and out” as fast as its Southern California neighbors would like. Businesses near some oversubscribed locations are frustrated at drive-through lines that block their own entrances and exits—and some are ready to sue, the Los Angeles Times reports. “We've lost a... More »

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California • fast food • burger • In-N-Out • drive-through • traffic jam

California Ranked Worst for Traffic

New Jersey boasts poorest road system

Jun 29, 07 3:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - California ranks No.1 in the US for interstate traffic jams, says a new study which focused on congestion around big cities. With traffic snarled on 83.3% of its urban roadways, the Golden State edged out runners-up Minnesota and New Jersey. Surprisingly, New York—gridlock central—only came in... More »

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California • taxes • New Jersey • traffic • United States • US states • roadways • interstates • budget • road budget • road system • driving • traffic jam

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