How Traffic Works

Josh and Chuck dive into the frustrating world of traffic jams, exploring why we get stuck in those endless lines of cars and what experts are doing to fix it. They break down the two main causes of traffic - simple congestion from too many cars and unexpected events like accidents - and discuss various solutions being tried around the world, from ramp metering to controversial congestion pricing. With plenty of personal traffic horror stories from Atlanta and LA, plus some surprising statistics about just how much time and money we're all losing while sitting in our cars, this episode will make you think twice about your daily commute.