traffic jam

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, traffic jam has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025). Used to illustrate the scale and public visibility of her dog-walking processions through town.

Traffic congestion is a condition in transport that is characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queuing. Traffic congestion on urban road networks has increased substantially since the 1950s, resulting in many of the roads becoming obsolete. When traffic demand is great enough that the interaction between vehicles slows the traffic stream, this results in congestion. While congestion is a possibility for any mode of transportation, this article will focus on aut