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Utilities, Schools and Induced Demand
Submitted by MLewyn on Thu, 11/27/2014 - 9:48pmNumerous commentators have questioned the view that increased highway spending reduces congestion, pointing out that highways may increase demand for driving, thus leading to more traffic. In a recent newsletter, Robert Poole responds to the “induced demand” concept by writing:
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Highways Don't Pay For Themselves, Even When They Do
Submitted by MLewyn on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 8:41amOne common argument for the highway-centric status quo is that highways pay for themselves, while trains and buses are government-subsidized. This argument has been debunked again and again, and the debunking itself has even been debunked.
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New PIRG Study Shows Driving in Decline
Submitted by LeRoy Taylor on Thu, 08/29/2013 - 9:11amRecently, The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) published a report that was the first study to analyze the nation’s changing trends in driving practices. The most striking aspect of this report is that it provides strong evidence to counter the assumption of U.S. government officials that... read more »
U.S. Driving Decline
Submitted by LeRoy Taylor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 2:40pmThinking of a Master Plan: The American Dream
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Niagara Falls Seeks New Identity - Without the Robert Moses Parkway
Submitted by Caitlin Ghoshal on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 11:49amThe Niagara Gorge Rim is home to miles of stunning scenery and breathtaking natural features, attracting millions of visitors each year. Only there’s one thing in the way of the view: a freeway.... read more »
The Cost of Mobility in Louisville
Submitted by Tim Huff on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 1:53pmThe Louisville Ohio River Bridges Project, a joint effort by Kentucky and Indiana to expand the junction of I-65, I-71 and I-64, aims to break ground on the East End Crossing in August. Let’s take a moment to reflect on how these changes will affect Louisvillians.
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How Road Subsidies Might Cause Transit Subsidies
Submitted by MLewyn on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 11:36amA recent article by Josh Barro admits that cars are subsidized through road spending, but argues that roads are less subsidized per capita because so much of car-related spending is private.
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Highway Spotlight: Minhocão - São Paulo's "Big Worm"
Submitted by Bryant Au on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 2:55pmMinhocão (“The Big Worm”) is an elevated highway running through the heart of São Paulo, Brazil – the largest city in one of the fastest growing countries in the world. Officially Via Elevada Presidente Artur da Costa E Silva, after Brazil's second president, the Minhocão was built in 1971 ... read more »
And They All Come Tumbling Down: A Training for Highways-to-Boulevards Activists
Submitted by Caitlin Ghoshal on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 6:11pmJoin CNU, experts in highway removal and surface street conversion, and activists around the country for a lively conversation on January 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM CST. Three speakers will briefly present key lessons learned in highway removal campaigns across the country, including how to shift political... read more »
The Future of Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans
Submitted by Caitlin Ghoshal on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:52pm
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