From Wired.com -

MIT Chasing Down Phantom Traffic Jams
MIT mathematicians have developed a model that aims to explain phantom traffic jams – those backups which occur for no apparent reason – in the hope engineers could design build better roads to minimize the odds of them happening.

Very cool, smart guys. Can you please come to Norfolk (VA) and study the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel?

Related reading from my desk (or BlackBerry):

1. Electronics Recycling from our Friends at Keep Norfolk Beautiful
2. Stockley Gardens Arts Festival
3. Brunch at Green Onion
4. Catch a Free Opera in the Park this Weekend
5. SMPSVA Panel Discussion: Businesses that are REALLY using Social Media!