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Re: traffic lights




In article <46imk0$du1@clark.net>, dlr@clark.net (David Robinowitz) writes:
|> 
|> Any operating systems student will remind you that timed lights are only 
|> effective on one-way streets. On two way streets they can only optimize 
|> one direction of traffic. Thus, timed lights are best for rush-hour 
|> traffic, but for not for general use. There are more complex schemes 
|> which aim to minimize  the number of stops and waiting time for all cars, 
|> but I'm skeptical. 

There are some cities that actually use the traffic light system to 
"frustrate" drivers in an attempt to switch them to mass transit systems.
It is unlikely that you would get any of them to admit to it though.


SP


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