Congestion Collection (page 9)

Traffic in motion flowing into Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand

The Bressey Traffic Report, 1938: future predictions
Traffic improvements in London in the style of some already carried out in American cities: 1. A parking deck in Trafalgar Square. 2. A depressed road crossing at Hyde Park. 3

Chicago Congestion
A busy day on Dearborn and Randolph Streets, Chicago... Not always so bad as this. It took nine policemen seven minutes to untangle the knot. Date: 1916

Shropshire Union Canal
Narrow boats and motor cruisers causing congestion on the Shropshire Union Canal at Barbridge, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

Charing X Road Jam
Traffic congestion on Charing Cross Road, central London. Date: late 1960s

Marble Arch Traffic Jam
Traffic congestion at the Marble Arch roundabout, central London. Date: late 1960s

Busy communication trench, Mesopotamia, WW1
A busy communication trench in Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during an action, with walking wounded and stretcher cases, during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918

London Bridge / Late 19C
London Bridge with heavy traffic Date: late 19th century

Commuter crowds

Blood vessel, SEM
Blood vessel. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a congested blood vessel in human foreskin. The vessel is filled with erythrocytes (red blood cells)

Underground trains

Model cars as a question mark, artwork
Model cars. Computer artwork of model cars forming the shape of a question mark. This image could be used to illustrate the problem of increasing traffic on the roads, congestion

Traffic jam, conceptual artwork
Traffic jam. Conceptual computer artwork of a jam jar with tightly packed model cars. This image could be used to illustrate a traffic jam or congested road

Web traffic, conceptual artwork
Web traffic. Conceptual computer artwork showing virtual cars driving over a web made of internet pages. Web traffic is the term used to describe the popularity of a website

Traffic jam caused by snowfall. Photographed in November 2006, in Moscow, Russia

Traffic jam. Vehicles on a congested road. Photographed in Kunming, China

Walking to school campaign. Banner on a school gate with the message " Walking to School is Cool". The campaign is intended to encourage schoolchildren to walk to school

Leonardos plan for canals in a town
In the 1480s the series of plagues in Milan caused Leonardo da Vinci to present town planning solutions to assist the citys development and to prevent further epidemics

New York City traffic
Heavy traffic on Second Avenue, Manhattan (view north from aerial tramway), New York City, USA

Future of motor vehicles, artwork
Future of motor vehicles, conceptual artwork

Traffic jam, UK
Traffic jam. Photographed near roadworks on the M27 motorway near Southampton, UK

Air traffic, conceptual image
Air traffic. Conceptual composite image of a high volume of air traffic

Traffic jam, Moscow
Traffic jam. Pedestrians walking among cars in a large urban traffic jam. This is the Garden Ring Road in Moscow, Russia

Night street scene current contemporary moving action

N. A. USA, Washington, Seattle Skyline with full moon rising
N.A. USA, Washington, Seattle Skyline with full moon rising

N. A. USA, Washington, Seattle Seattle skyline with full moon
N.A. USA, Washington, Seattle Seattle skyline with full moon

2008 Citroen van abnormal load warning vehicle

New York Traffic congestion
Illustration of congestion in New York city, showing carnage on the streets especially at rush hours. It is a state that it was felt London was rapidly approaching

Ludgate Circus
Traffic jammed across Ludgate Circus, in front of the famous bridge, which was built in 1866 and dismantled in 1989

Paris Traffic Hell
Cars and buses fight for space in traffic chaos at Place de l Opera, Paris

Street / Waterloo Bridge
Heavy traffic congestion across Waterloo Bridge, mainly caused by roadworks

Congestion at Bank
Congested London streets - the scene outside the Bank of England

Aldgate Congestion
A " traffic block" in Aldgate High street, east London. Note the predominance of horse- drawn over motorised vehicles; Aldgate tube station and the Three Nuns Hotel on the left

Neon signs at night, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Porbander, Gujarat, India, Asia

Traffic in the Central Business District business district, Guomao area, Beijing, China, Asia

Commuters on bicycles and car drivers in the Central Business District business district, Guomao area, Beijing, China, Asia

Street scene, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Skyscrapers lining the Chicago River and West Wacker Drive at dusk, Marina City on the right, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Skyscrapers along the Chicago River and West Wacker Drive at dawn, Marina City on the right, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Moai statue on Santiagos main street Avenue O Higgins, Santiago, Chile, South America

Elevated dusk view over Plaza de Armas to Santiago Cathedral, Santiago, Chile, South America

Merced Church and the museum La Merced in Central Santiago, Santiago, Chile, South America

Aerial view looking north up Lakeshore Drive to the Gold Coast district, Chicago, Illinois United States of America, North America

South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Chawri Bazaar, Delhi, India, Asia

Traffic, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Corniche in evening light, Alexandria, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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From bustling Causeway Bay in Hong Kong to the vibrant streets of Havana, congestion knows no boundaries. The DAF 95 XF wide trucks navigate through the maze of vehicles, showcasing the relentless traffic in these urban hubs. In London's Covent Garden, a sea of cars fills every inch of space, while Jakarta's Tuk-tuks add their colorful charm to Southeast Asia's congested roads. The M25 Motorway near London becomes a stagnant river of cars during rush hour, as commuters endure endless queues. Taipei's cityscape transforms into a mesmerizing spectacle at night, with Taipei 101 standing tall amidst the chaos below. Ginza in Tokyo and Avenue des Champs Elysees in Paris become magnets for both tourists and traffic alike. Roehampton on the A3 road witnesses its fair share as well, reminding us that even quiet suburbs are not immune to this global phenomenon. Meanwhile, Havana Centro showcases pedestrians skillfully maneuvering through crowded streets alongside vintage cars. An ever-present reminder of our fast-paced world where movement often comes to a standstill. Whether it be in Asia or Europe, from towering skyscrapers to historic landmarks like Arc de Triomphe - all bear witness to the ceaseless struggle against gridlock.