Traffic

Tackling Traffic In A City Of 11 Million

In Sao Paulo, Brazil, planners are challenged with untangling traffic jams that stretch for over 120 miles.

April 19, 2008 - International Herald Tribune

Congestion Pricing Plan Dies in New York Assembly

Members of the New York State Assembly decided late Monday not to vote on New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan, a plan that the state would have needed to approve by April 7 to be eligible for more than $350 million.

April 8, 2008 - The New York Times

Welcoming Traffic Circles To Town

In and around Washington D.C., traffic planners are experimenting with converting intersections to traffic circles. Residents are slowly embracing the new roundabouts.

April 3, 2008 - The Washington Post

The Pains of Popularity

San Diego's downtown trolley service is becoming too popular, causing officials to propose equipment upgrades to handle the rising crowds. But the bigger trolleys will take out some car lanes and affect traffic lights, and many are unhappy about it.

March 21, 2008 - San Diego City Beat

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