Causes of and Solutions for Congestion Problems in the Metropolitan Expressways

Abstract

The purpose of this paper tries to find the causes of congestion in the Metropolitan Expressways and is to find some policies to relive its congestion. First, we examine the traffic volumes and road conditions in-order to clarify the congestion problems in the Metropolitan Expressways. Secondly, the paper discusses the causes of congestion in the Metropolitan Expressways with the model of road congestion. Finally, we consider some policies for solving congestion problems in the Metropolitan Expressways. © 1981, JAPAN SECTION OF THE REGIONAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL. All rights reserved.