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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.
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While Valley roadways seem to be under constant construction, planning agencies debate if it has helped to ease travel times for drivers.
The current estimate for HART’s construction is north of $12 billion with a doubtful 2031 completion date.