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George E. Patton Jr. (congestion pricing advocate)

George E. Patton Jr. was a prominent American general during World War II, celebrated for his leadership in armored warfare. He was not specifically an advocate for congestion pricing; rather, that concept refers to charging vehicles for driving in crowded areas to reduce traffic and pollution. While Patton is historical, congestion pricing is a modern urban planning strategy aimed at improving city traffic and infrastructure. Notably, the idea works by encouraging public transport use and less reliance on cars in congested areas.