I have been waiting for this explanation most of my adult life. Now maybe I’ll stop screeching “Serenity now!” Thanks, sunfoundation: Why Do Freeways Come to a Stop? This infographic explains what happens that makes freeways suddenly come to a stop. It also explains what the funnel effect is. ~reblogged by Trent Gilliss, senior editor
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I have been waiting for this explanation most of my adult life. Now maybe I’ll stop screeching “Serenity now!”

Thanks, sunfoundation:

Why Do Freeways Come to a Stop?

This infographic explains what happens that makes freeways suddenly come to a stop. It also explains what the funnel effect is.

~reblogged by Trent Gilliss, senior editor