Congestion

Beirut Officials Unite to Tackle Port Truck Traffic Crisis

Beirut’s port and traffic authorities are joining forces to untangle the gridlock choking the city’s streets. On Thursday, a joint meeting at the Port of Beirut, called by Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny and Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar, brought together top officials, port managers, customs ...

Beirut Strangled by Traffic: The Poisonous Effects on the City and Its Residents

It is 8AM in Beirut, and the city is already gridlocked. More than a million cars navigate the capital’s streets each day—a staggering number for a city of less than 20 square kilometers. Narrow roads, poorly synchronized traffic lights, and the lack of alternative transport solutions fuel daily chaos. This relentless and exasperating ...