Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Traffic congestion

Car traffic has officially taken an enormous dive in the last week. That's a sign that we're in crisis — and also an enormous opportunity. Source: San Sharma via Creative Commons.

Here’s How Much U.S. Car Traffic Plunged Last Week

By Kea Wilson | Mar 26, 2020 | No Comments

New data reveals that nationwide car traffic dropped 30 percent at the end of last week compared to the same day one month earlier.

These don't belong in our cities — but right now, we need them to move fast on our highways. Source: Creative Commons.

The Real Cure For Freight Truck Traffic is Fewer Cars

By Kea Wilson | Mar 25, 2020 | No Comments

We don't need more roads — we need fewer cars on the existing roads.

Big Data Could Fix Transport. Is That a Good Thing?

By Kea Wilson | Mar 13, 2020 | No Comments

Most of us are already sharing our location with private corporations almost every day. Could we use that data for good — or do we need to fight Big Brother?

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America is Spending Billions Just to Make Traffic Worse

By Kea Wilson | Mar 11, 2020 | No Comments

Induced demand isn't news to Streetsblog readers. But a new report from Transportation for America illustrates exactly how stupid lane widenings really are.

Fees On Rideshare Help Fund Boston Sidewalks

By Christian MilNeil | Jan 27, 2020 | No Comments

Fees on Silicon Valley's double-parking, bike lane-blocking drivers are already funding important "complete streets" projects throughout the Boston region.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's $21 billion transportation plan primarily widens highways which will encourage more driving across the state.

Connecticut’s Transportation Plan Stymies Its Future

By Aaron Short | Nov 19, 2019 | No Comments

What is Gov. Ned Lamont doing building all these new roads to compete with transit?

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