Osborn's 73 Idea-Spurring Questions

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Introduction
This writer seeks to use Osborn's model to develop and answer ten questions that apply to traffic jams. The writer will provide a brief description of the problem, develop the ten questions that could cause someone to break through narrow thinking, and then provide answers to those questions in creative ways.
Traffic Jams Description
Traffic jams are a level of capacity on roadways that come about as usage increases, and is defined by bumper-to-bumper pace, prolonged trip times, and inflated vehicle queuing. An example of a traffic jam is the actual usage of the roads by cars, trucks, and other autos. When traffic conditions are large enough that the interaction amongst the various drivers drags the speed of the traffic flow to a grinding pace, this results in a congested roadway. As conditions approach the capability of the roadway, extreme congestion sets in. When vehicles are fully stopped and are bumper to bumper, this is informally known as a traffic jam. Traffic congestion can lead to drivers becoming frustrated, aggravated, and at points anxious.
Ten Questions
Question one: Can the problem of traffic jams be decreased?
Traffic is inevitable, but there are many things the average person can do to decrease the frequency, and amount of traffic jams. Brain storming a large amount of ideas and incorporating the best ones into one grand scheme would be a great approach.
Questions two: What new technologies can be utilized in resolving the problem of traffic jams?
One could go the old school way, and use traffic signals to control the flow of traffic. This writer witnessed this on his journey through Georgia where they utilized them at on ramps to keep the flow of traffic moving. Perhaps an 18 wheeler with a po...

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...cing the amount of traffic on the roads. The more that employers continue to stagger shifts the more likely that the amount of traffic will decrease. The less traffic on the roads means less potential for accidents and other slow downs.
Question nine: Would traffic lights on the highway assist in reducing the amount of traffic?
It would likely increase the amount of traffic unless a perfect timing mechanism could be developed, and all car speeds were controlled by satellites. If someone developed vehicles that could drive themselves safely, and it was proven safe then computers could control the way cars were handled etc.
Question ten: By merging the preceding thoughts, would the magnitude of traffic congestion decrease?
Merging the above ideas would take time, money, and effort but after some time the likelihood of a traffic jam would be a thing of the past.

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