Carmageddon in Los Angeles: The Sizzle and the Fizzle

Severe traffic congestion was anticipated due to the closure of a major freeway segment in Los Angeles for bridge reconstruction. The city should implement extensive planning and communication strategies, including increased transit services, no-parking zones, and real-time traffic monitoring, to mitigate the impact of such closures. These measures are related to urban planning, transportation management, and public safety policies. Despite initial fears, traffic congestion was significantly reduced during the first closure as many people canceled their trips. However, the second closure saw mixed results with some traffic shifting to surface streets.