The plateauing and decline in U.S. vehicle miles traveled per capita that occurred between [2005-2014] was described by some hopeful commentators as a dramatic shift that was indicative of the preferences of a new workforce...Marginal changes in the way a new generation behaves...cannot overcome the realities of a country where more than three-fourths of jobs are located more than three miles from downtowns and where only one-fourth of homes are in places that their residents refer to as urban. — The Transport Public
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the shift in preference is outpacing supply.
Bullshit. Economics are once again ignored as driving forces. In this case the cost of cars for a population with declining purchasing power.
most people don't want to spend time stuck in traffic, though - which is increasingly problematic in sprawling metro areas. we don't have money to build more roads - so something has to change.
change the zoning unused Parking requirements in Transit Oriented Development areas are a waist and drive up housing a commercial real estate cost
More dedicated bus and bike lanes, more light rail, more long distance passenger rail. Cars are fun and necessary but not always needed, especially for a daily commute.
rob_c +1
@Thayer-D who/whatcha talking about?
This popped up today, supporting my position on economics.
The Middle Class Is Steadily Eroding. Just Ask the Business World.
^Thanks for posting that Miles…..
”In 2012, the top 5 percent of earners were responsible for 38 percent of domestic consumption” Despite what the article says about the need for the Middle Class there is no need….and that 5% doesn’t take the bus to work.
All those cars are driving on the wrong side of the street!!!!!!!!!
I have to wonder, what was life like for those who were not able to participate in the booming '20's? And what percentage of the population was left out? I can only surmise that this type of growth will only end in a real stock market crash, and a very real global depression. With the political and social instability seen around the world this depression will make the Great Recession look like the good ol' days.
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