Some highway advocates continue to claim that roadway expansions are justified to reduce traffic congestion. That's not what the research shows. It's time to stop obsessing over congestion and instead strive for efficient accessibility.
A recent Planetizen blog claims that news media exaggerate the problems caused by induced vehicle travel. I disagree. A growing body of research indicates that most highway expansions are economically wasteful and contradict community goals.
Frankie Graziano / Connecticut Public
Ridership on Metro North and the Hartford Line has plummeted as many residents suddenly stopped commuting by public transit during the pandemic.
But as the federal government eyes infrastructure as a recovery priority, will Connecticut benefit?
This hour, we talk to Senator Richard Blumenthal about what this could mean for our region’s rail system.
And some proponents in our region see this as an opportunity to bring high speed rail to Connecticut. Is that a realistic possibility for our state?
GUESTS:
Curt Johnson - President of Save the Sound
Elizabeth Deakin - Professor Emerita of City and Regional Planning and Urban Design, University of California, Berkeley and co-editor of