At a time when planes are becoming more crowded, air traffic is growing and air traffic control con- tinues to be run with obsolete technology, gratuitously retiring veteran pilots is both preposterous and an air-safety hazard.

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And the alternative often is a traffic-slowed bus, or a crowded underground train traversing a highly walkable distance.

WSJ: Timing an Urban Stroll Isn't a Walk in the Park

With traffic jams, the problem is inadequate information: cars on crowded roads cannot see the big picture that might allow them to make good decisions.

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