Re: Am I stupid (be kind)?
You have 4 very sensible comprehensive answers up there above this one.
my answers are
Short version: Yes, you are being a bit thick
Long version: I think you are missing the point when you say
"Just because everybody has their own personal car parked somewhere (i.e. static), how does that increase traffic congestion? "
The difference is that less cars are moving , not that more cars are static , which I believe would ease congestion , unless indeed I'm being a bit thick , and I'll happily admit it if proved wrong. I know where the paris icon is , and im not afraid to use it on myself!