A city implements a new policy to reduce traffic congestion. If the policy involves increasing the number of traffic lanes, what can be concluded about the potential impact on traffic congestion?
Q1. A city implements a new policy to reduce traffic congestion. If the policy involves increasing the number of traffic lanes, what can be concluded about the potential impact on traffic congestion?
Answer: The policy may actually increase traffic congestion in the long run
Explanation: Increasing traffic lanes can lead to induced demand, potentially offsetting the initial reduction in congestion