street travel experience during traffic jams

Experiencing street travel during a traffic jam can be a mix of frustration and observation. The car or bus you're in creeps forward slowly, surrounded by a sea of vehicles all trying to get to their destination. The air feels thick with the hum of engines, and the occasional honking of horns adds to the noise. People in the cars around you might be tapping their fingers on the wheel or glancing at their phones to pass the time. From the window, you might see street vendors weaving between cars, selling snacks, drinks, or small goods to commuters. The sights, sounds, and smells of the street seem amplified in the stillness of the gridlock. It's easy to lose patience during a traffic jam, but at the same time, it’s a chance to take in the city’s raw energy. The people walking along the sidewalk, the bright advertisements flashing on billboards, and even the conversations you can overhear make it a unique, albeit slow, urban experience. Have you had any particularly memorable moments in traffic jams, or are they mostly a source of frustration for you?