Content tagged with "architecture"

The article discusses the concept of “induced demand” in city planning, which suggests that if you build it, they will come. It cites a study that shows that a 10% increase in lane miles leads to an immediate 4% increase in vehicle miles traveled, which increases to 10% in a few years. The article also suggests that road congestion can actually save fuel, as the frustration of being stuck in traffic often keeps people home, suggesting that the solution to traffic and environmental problems may not be building more roads.