Around and Around...

The big thing now in transportation is to find ways to relieve traffic congestion. There is talk about this everywhere and of course extensive research. I stumbled upon this one particular article from Springfield Missouri about fining commuter for passing the same location within a certain time frame more than once. This “no cruising” policy is to help relieve congestion within downtown Springfield but is not without criticism. The city claims that traffic counts conducted showed cursing to be a problem in the area. However, commuters are complaining that you could go past the same point just looking for a parking spot! I wonder if something like this no cruising policy would actually be effective. I don’t really see this being implemented in Vancouver though. The logic seems a bit flawed. Planners and engineers should be focused on keeping vehicles out of the core rather than penalizing those who are already in! http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070718/NEWS01/707180358/1007/NEWS01