I think part of the problem with backed up traffic is that when the light turns green, the first car starts to accelerate. Then the second car starts, then the third car. No matter what, if I can see the light, I try to start moving my car forward. We could get a lot more movement going on if everyone just started moving forward when they see the light change. I am not recommending a charge of wild drivers. Just get traffic to start moving forward faster, and more cars will get through each light. This “wait for the car in front to move” is what causes a portion of backed up traffic, in my opinion.
I think part of the problem with backed up traffic is that when the light turns green, the first car starts to accelerate. Then the second car starts, then the third car. No matter what, if I can see the light, I try to start moving my car forward. We could get a lot more movement going on if everyone just started moving forward when they see the light change. I am not recommending a charge of wild drivers. Just get traffic to start moving forward faster, and more cars will get through each light. This “wait for the car in front to move” is what causes a portion of backed up traffic, in my opinion.