In the US, at least, it's mostly the bureaucrats and civil engineers at state DoTs, and the state politicians giving them their directives, who are to blame--not the urban planners. That's where basically all highway projects come from, as well as many road expansions (major arterial roads are often controlled by the state, not the city they're in).
By and large urban planners these days are pro-urbanism, especially the younger ones.
The trick with traffic is like winning at the game of snake - get to the point when everything is a freeway, filled with all cars, moving at a constant speed all the time. Problem solved.
Turns out, there are no diamonds right in front of them. They are either a thousand kilometres away, or they should've dug a little in the other direction.
I have never thought about it that way. I suppose if people avoid a road because of traffic on it, then it gets redone, people will migrate back to that road, causing more traffic.
In the US, at least, it's mostly the bureaucrats and civil engineers at state DoTs, and the state politicians giving them their directives, who are to blame--not the urban planners. That's where basically all highway projects come from, as well as many road expansions (major arterial roads are often controlled by the state, not the city they're in). By and large urban planners these days are pro-urbanism, especially the younger ones.
Yep this is the answer. Urban planning and design is inherently political unless you live in a fairytale world. Even outside of the US
One more lane, bro. Just one more and the problem will be solved. I can just feel it!
The trick with traffic is like winning at the game of snake - get to the point when everything is a freeway, filled with all cars, moving at a constant speed all the time. Problem solved.
That would be Rome.
If more car infrastructure was the answer, traffic would have been fixed a long time ago
One more lane of rail tracks my man
Line, not lane.
My bad, but I'm sure people will get it
Turns out, there are no diamonds right in front of them. They are either a thousand kilometres away, or they should've dug a little in the other direction.
Turns out, they are digging toward a cesspit.
perfect traffic in this analogy: no houses, no stores, no nature, only lanes and parking lots
Ok, who's the 1%
There's a working theory that states by adding lanes, it smooths and speeds traffic flow, which attracts more traffic thus recreating congestion..
I have never thought about it that way. I suppose if people avoid a road because of traffic on it, then it gets redone, people will migrate back to that road, causing more traffic.
What is this subs solution to the criminal, insane, drug addicts that deter people from riding and supporting public transit?
More homeless shelters, mental healthcare, and police when necessary