Picture a busy road running through a residential neighborhood. The noise, the fumes, the danger to cyclists and pedestrians—all familiar concerns. But here is one you might not have considered: Traffic may also be making your street more prone to vandalism, burglary and violence.

Picture a busy road running through a residential neighborhood. The noise, the fumes, the danger to cyclists and pedestrians—all familiar concerns. But here is one you might not…

If we consider the impacts of congestion on busy city roads, there are certain thoughts that immediately come to mind. We picture a series of cars stuck in traffic at rush hour,…