Expand roads and you'll just get more traffic. Wider highways don't solve congestion, they invite it. The truth is, traffic doesn't behave like we think it should. It's more fluid, adapting to the space we give it. When a city adds new lanes to reduce congestion... It often fills up faster than anyone expected. This isn't a flaw in the system. It's how transportation actually works. Smart urban planners have known this for years. When they see roads constantly expanding... They know there are smarter ways to move people. Here's how it usually plays out: 🚗 More lanes tempt more drivers onto the road. ⏱️ Travel times barely improve, if at all. 🏙️ Urban sprawl increases. So, if you want to actually improve city mobility, You need to think beyond just adding lanes. - Prioritize public transit. - Create protected bike lanes. - Encourage walkable neighborhoods. Make the right choices to keep your city moving forward. #UrbanPlanning #UrbanDesign #UrbanMobility #Traffic #Sustainability #SustainableTransportation #Transportation #BuiltEnvironment #Environment #PublicTransit
Leader supporting housing, resilience, energy sustainability. Director of Asset Management
15hI read a metro Vancouver study that estimated that over 30% of developable land in the metro Vancouver area is already deadicated to roads. We need a better transit system to support residents and by removing commuters from roads our tradespeople and truckers will have decreased traffic