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How do traffic signals work? (2019)

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  1. alhirzel · · focus · HN ↗
    Reminds me a bit of the MIT study that relates to spacing in densely packed roadways [1]. Whenever I apply the rule (look into my rear view mirror and decide how late to slow down), I feel like a good little molecule in an ideal gas.

    [1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.csail.mit.edu&#x2F;news&#x2F;improving-traffic-tailgating-less" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.csail.mit.edu&#x2F;news&#x2F;improving-traffic-tailgating-...

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