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Podcast: The OoruLabs Podcast
Episode: Should we stop building more roads in cities? | S3E9
Description: ***Support the podcast, become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksnReFEAAK47cTVZBVQJrw/join In this episode of the OoruLabs podcast, Sathya Sankaran discusses the complexities of road expansion and traffic congestion, emphasizing that simply adding more road capacity is not a sustainable solution. He explores the concept of public goods, opportunity costs, and the law of induced demand, illustrating how increased road supply often leads to more traffic rather than alleviating it. The conversation shifts towards the importance of efficient road utilization and the need for a comprehensive infrastructure network that prioritizes various m...