Re: Traffic Congestion (2020)

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From: John Lansford
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 00:00

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Bentley <bentley@access4.digex.net> wrote:

>Yes, all cities experience congestion.

Define what you mean by "cities" and "congestion". I can think of half
a dozen small and medium sized cities right now that don't experience
any significant amounts of congestion.

>I'm still baffled at why a balanced transportation system is such a
>horrible thing to propose. We have (arguably) the best subway and
>(inarguably) the worst highways. Why such extremes, in one fairly small
>city?

Political decisions. The belief that "more highways create more
'sprawl'. Rising construction and right of way costs. Increased
environmental and social impacts.

Take your pick, or all of the above.

John Lansford, PE

The unofficial I-26 Construction Webpage:
http://users.vnet.net/lansford/a10/

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Date: 1998/07/10
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