A la carte vs. buffet: fewer options, better mobility
Jesus Alderete Zapata
Change congestion to continuous flow. Road Infrastructure project/consulting for engineering companies & governments. Cambio congestión a flujo continuo. Proyectos/consultoría Infraestructura Vial para empresas/gobiernos
In a world full of choices, we often find ourselves in situations where an excess of freedom can lead to problems. In the realm of mobility, this is reflected in traffic congestion, a challenge we face daily. At SUPERFLUX, a company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for sustainable and continuous flow mobility, we have identified the main causes of this congestion: level crossings, speed differentials, and random lane changes.
Let's imagine a buffet with a wide variety of food options. Diners, overwhelmed by so many tempting choices, often end up filling their plates with more food than they can consume, resulting in unnecessary waste and excess. This analogy helps us understand how an abundance of options can lead to inefficient resource utilization and chaos on our roads.
Now, let's shift our focus to an à la carte restaurant, where customers carefully choose the dishes they want to enjoy. By reducing options and focusing on offering a specific and satisfying selection, waste is minimized, and a more efficient and enjoyable experience is provided. This approach can be applied to the field of mobility as well.
Reducing alternatives does not imply a loss of freedom for users; rather, it grants them more freedom when a new order is applied. At SUPERFLUX, we propose a similar approach to tackle traffic congestion. By eliminating level crossings, standardizing speeds, and regulating lane changes strictly to those necessary to follow a route, we can eliminate the zigzagging of users attempting to navigate through traffic impulsively.
Let's imagine a scenario where only right turns are permitted in a well-designed and organized road system, instead of U-turns and left turns. This simplification of options would eliminate chaos and allow for a more efficient flow of vehicles. Similar to an à la carte restaurant, by removing options that generate unnecessary waste and excess, we can achieve greater productivity on our roads.
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At SUPERFLUX, we are passionate about developing sustainable mobility solutions that enhance the quality of life in our cities. Our approach is based on the concept of reducing superfluous options to optimize user freedom and achieve a continuous flow.
We are committed to collaborating with governments and local authorities to implement innovative solutions that transform our roads into efficient and sustainable spaces. By applying a new order that eliminates level crossings, standardizes speeds, and strategically regulates lane changes, we can unlock the potential for fluid and sustainable mobility.
Together, we can build a future where mobility is synonymous with efficiency, sustainability, and an improved quality of life. Join us at SUPERFLUX as we work to transform the way we move.