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Lost Productivity Due to Traffic
The problem of traffic congestion in major cities such as Houston has always been a problem. Commutors dislike the long travel time it takes to get from home to work, and environmentalists dislike the emissions released from hundred of idling cars stuck in traffic. READ MORE »
Projected Highway Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Outpaces Projected Population Growth
Projections show that highway VMT will increase by 60% compared to a increase of only 23% in population, suggesting that Americans are expected to continue driving more miles on the road and will not decrease their driving habits. This does not necessarily mean that vehicle-related pollution will increase by an equivalent amount because cars continue to be cleaner, more fuel efficient, and are running on alternate sources of fuel that release fewer emissions. READ MORE »
