The central headquarters of an elaborate plot where traffic lights have achieved sentience and coordinate their efforts to maximize your lateness.
Each intersection is equipped with advanced sensors that detect when you’re running behind schedule, automatically triggering a red light sequence. The conspiracy is particularly active during rush hour, school drop-offs, and any time you’re trying to make it to something important.
The lights communicate through a sophisticated network, ensuring that if you hit one red light, every subsequent light will also turn red just as you approach. This phenomenon is known locally as “the red wave of despair.”
Current status: Red (obviously)