Hi all,
Here is what is being said about freeway fighting this week. If you come across any articles, feel free to share and please let me know if you have any questions.
*Please note, the next FFN Digest will be a special 2-week edition after the holidays.*
Freeway Fighters News
Why Traffic Never Gets Better
Planetizen December 13, 2024
“Why traffic never gets better,” by David Edmondson is a good discussion of induced vehicle traffic (the additional vehicle travel that results when roadways are expanded), and therefore the futility of using roadway expansions to reduce traffic congestion. “Congestion always wins,” he concludes.
“Rethink35′ praises ATX city council for MoPac expansion resolution
CBS Austin December 18, 2024
The Austin community continues to react to the city council passing a resolution asking the CTRMA to reassess its MoPac South Expansion project.
As Minnesota Finalizes New Emissions Rule, The Devil Is In The Details
Streetsblog USA December 19, 2024
Is this a loophole big enough to drive a diesel truck through?