454. Should Traffic Lights Be Abolished?

Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout?

Episode 454 of the Freakonomics Radio podcast, hosted by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, titled "454. Should Traffic Lights Be Abolished?" was published on March 11, 2021 and runs 44 minutes.

March 11, 2021 ·44m · Freakonomics Radio

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Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout?

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Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout?

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