New Jersey Town Restricts Streets From Commuters To Stop Waze Traffic Nightmare

Two roads diverged in a 'burb and the harried, GPS-dependent commuter took the road less traveled by.

But then so did everyone else. [See: GPS dependent.]

The rising popularity of navigation apps like Waze and Google Maps is creating a traffic nightmare for some quiet residential communities. Drivers looking for the quickest route around rush hour traffic are being directed through small towns, creating new congestion on side streets unequipped to handle the influx of additional cars.

At least one town has taken steps to try to fix the from non-residents to prevent New-York bound commuters trying to get to the George Washington Bridge from driving through their town. Except for three main roads, streets are restricted to residents and those heading to a business or residence in Leonia during key drive periods.