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The Traffic Light Paradox: Why Giving Priority to Cars Actually Slows Down the City

Summary by scientias.nl
Shorter green lights for cars sound like a recipe for more traffic jams. But according to researchers, it can actually have the opposite effect. By giving cars slightly lower priority at traffic lights, more people switch to walking, cycling, or public transport. Ultimately, this could even lead to less traffic congestion. Cities worldwide are already struggling […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl.
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Shorter green lights for cars sound like a recipe for more traffic jams. But according to researchers, it can actually have the opposite effect. By giving cars slightly lower priority at traffic lights, more people switch to walking, cycling, or public transport. Ultimately, this could even lead to less traffic congestion. Cities worldwide are already struggling […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl.

·Middelharnis, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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scientias.nl broke the news in Middelharnis, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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