The Man Who Could Unsnarl Manhattan Traffic

The walk to Charles Komanoff’s favorite lunch spot, a patisserie two blocks from his office in Manhattan’s Financial District, usually takes a couple of minutes. But on this December afternoon, Komanoff has spotted a truck from the grocery-delivery service FreshDirect. His eyes widen and his steps quicken as he approaches the orange and green refrigerated […]
Photo Peter Yang
Charles Komanoff says he has the solution to New York's congestion problem—and he’s got the math to prove it.
Photo: Peter Yang