Friday, October 31st, 2008 | Author: admin

We are heading toward unbearable gridlock

Traffic gets worse every single day, the time to act is now.  As the population continues to rise, our limited road capacity is incapable of handling the increased volume.  The cost of building new highways is staggering and not possible in many areas.

Traffic-Stopping Accident on the Tappan Zee Bridge
Creative Commons License photo credit: th.omas

This excessive congestion results in delays that cost drivers over $63 billion annually and over 2 billion gallons in wasted fuel.  The biggest cause of this problem is over 85% of America’s daily commuters are single driver private vehicles.

Why do people like cars?  They are more comfortable, faster, convenient, more private and flexible than any other option.  Pay4Rides could continue to provide these benefits while greatly reducing the total volume of vehicles at any one time.

Category: Red, Traffic
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4 Responses

  1. It’s amazing to think that so many people drive single occupancy every day. Things are going to have to change soon, most people can’t afford 7+ dollars a gallon.

  2. you know… this was only because that woman was driving the wrong way. just to clear that up.
    but im totally for a car-less future. BICYCLES ALL THE WAY!

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