Recurring Congestion

This figure represents a typical daily urban traffic profile with two peak hours, morning and afternoon, which are recurring on a regular basis (on weekdays). Under normal circumstances, the transport system has a fixed capacity which remains constant throughout the day. Congestion occurs when the amount of traffic exceeds the capacity.

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