Sunday, October 05, 2008

Truck, Bus Fleets Beefed Up to Beat Jams, Fueling Congestion

Truck, Bus Fleets Beefed Up to Beat Jams, Fueling Congestion

It's the price of doing business in one of the most traffic-choked regions in the country, but it makes matters worse. The additional vehicles on the road add to congestion and fuel a cycle that further stresses the region's overtaxed roadways, resulting in even more delays and pollution.
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The answer is decent public transit," said Zimmerman, who also is a member of the Arlington County Board.


Related: Traffic Congestion and a Non-Solution - Designing Cities for People, Rather than Cars - Urban Planning in N. Virginia

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