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congestion A situation when too many people or vehicles are trying to use the same facilities for them to work with maximum efficiency. This may result in a fall in the quality or quantity of services provided. Congestion is a source of external diseconomy: while drivers on crowded roads, for example, are themselves inconvenienced, a cost they bear themselves, they also cause delay, higher fuel costs, and a greater chance of accidents to other road users. |