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Traffic jams worsen when there's a high concentration of vehicles on roads with limited capacity, often due to factors like: bottlenecks, accidents, poor road design, bad weather, construction work, poorly timed traffic signals, increased car ownership, inadequate public transportation options, aggressive driving, and sudden lane changes; all of which disrupt the smooth flow of traffic, causing vehicles to slow down and eventually come to a complete stop, leading to a cascading effect that builds up congestion further down the road.
Key points about how traffic jams get worse:
- When more people choose to drive personal vehicles instead of using public transport, the number of cars on the road increases, putting more pressure on the existing infrastructure and causing congestion.
- Improper road design with narrow lanes, inadequate intersections, and lack of alternative routes can contribute significantly to traffic jams.
- Even minor accidents can significantly disrupt traffic flow, creating backups and causing further delays.
- Roadwork and lane closures often narrow available driving space, causing bottlenecks and slowing down traffic.
- During peak commuting times, a large number of vehicles concentrate on the same roads, leading to heavy congestion.
- Bad weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can cause drivers to slow down, leading to traffic jams.
- Aggressive driving, frequent lane changes, and tailgating can disrupt traffic flow and contribute to congestion.
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Most of the cars are parked on roads. Many intercity buses and trucks are parked on a regular basis on the streets in Mohakhali, Sayedabad, Gabtoli, Tejgaon, Malibagh and other areas. Trucks load and unload commodity items, construction materials and other goods in the middle of a road, causing huge traffic jams.
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