Posts by Stephen Crim — Guest Contributor
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When parking prices reflect demand, everybody wins
When San Francisco let parking prices fluctuate with demand, drivers found it easier and faster to find parking. The city maximized its valuable curb parking spaces and modestly sped up buses. Keep reading…
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Walkability, parking, and TDM influence whether you drive
Arlington has tried to reduce traffic by clustering development around transit and using transportation demand management (TDM) programs to raise awareness of alternatives to driving. According to a new study of residential buildings, it’s working. We found that regardless of age or whether a building is condo or rental, people who live in Metro corridors or in areas… Keep reading…
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Congestion isn’t just about highways
Trends indicate that Americans are driving less and have diminished interest in owning a car. But what happens when the transportation modes they switch to become as crowded as the highways they left? In the United States, we usually focus on gridlock and time lost while driving, the “primary mode” for a majority of commuters. For me, and for a growing number of people,… Keep reading…