U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Technology Solutions to Reduce Congestion
Since some here seem to think motoring has something to do with cycling I thought the following press release may be of interest.
Originally Posted by Highlight
“The solution to today's traffic problems does not have to be just about building new roads and infrastructure," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters. "By harnessing existing technology and adapting it for transportation needs, we can dramatically improve safety and reduce congestion for the traveling public.”
http://www.dot.gov/affairs/rita0107.htm
Originally Posted by Christopher Elliott, MSNBC contributor
If I may, I have a solution: It’s called a train. They use them in Europe, and they seem to work pretty well. What’s that, Americans wouldn’t stand for it? Well, then how do they like standing in traffic? Because they’re going to be doing a lot more of that if they can’t break their unhealthy car habits. How to get around it: Try mass transit.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22399440/