Low Gas Prices to Fuel Congested Labor Day
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We discuss the reasons behind traffic conditions, possible solutions and gas prices.
The lowest gas prices in a decade combined with an improved economy are fueling traffic. So says a new AAA report predicting we'll see the worst Labor Day holiday traffic in seven years. In another traffic study, Chicago is reported to have five of the nation's most congested roadways. What's driving the traffic and what are the solutions?
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Low Gas Prices to Fuel Congested Labor Day
Clip: 8/30/2015 | 8m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
The lowest gas prices in a decade combined with an improved economy are fueling traffic. So says a new AAA report predicting we'll see the worst Labor Day holiday traffic in seven years. In another traffic study, Chicago is reported to have five of the nation's most congested roadways. What's driving the traffic and what are the solutions?
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