Do Highways Matter?
| Author | : Marlon Gary Boarnet |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 78 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : NWU:35556034579961 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Do Highways Matter? by : Marlon Gary Boarnet
Download or read book Do Highways Matter? written by Marlon Gary Boarnet and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing concerns about traffic congestion and rapid suburban expansion (also known as sprawl) have reignited interest in the ways in which highway spending affects metropolitan growth patterns. This discussion paper extracts the best evidence to date on how highway investments distribute growth and economic activity across metropolitan areas. The paper also offers ideas on how transportation financing and policies can better respond to the various costs and benefits of highway projects in a region.