At the same time, the Department of Transportation was in its idealistic youth and top officials were aghast at the problems of automobile congestion.

This is because at present the new bridge, currently under construction, is of top importance to relieve automobile congestion.

The study is candid about the intractable nature of the traffic problems, saying: "It must be stressed that mass transit solutions will help reduce existing automobile congestion.

Struggling with inadequate ridership and automobile congestion on Route 3, it was abandoned to bus operation in the 1950s.

Many studies have shown that the more that is done to ease automobile congestion, the more it encourages further use of vehicles.

The two officials said the proposed changes would alleviate automobile congestion in Manhattan and reduce air pollution.

Planners have long sought the links to relieve automobile congestion, a critical component of the airports' economic viability.

There has been some interest in adjusting the schedule to reduce automobile congestion.

Planners have long sought the links to relieve automobile congestion.

But the project has the backing of local officials, businessmen and rail advocates who say the train can help ease automobile congestion.