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Houston Thinks About Changing Lifestyles to Fight Congestion

Posted by: Nate Berg

22 June 2008 - 5:00am

This segment from NPR features a discussion with Houston Mayor Bill White about the city's increasing congestion, the limits of zoning, and the population's reaction to rising gas prices.

"Runaway gas prices have prompted talk of alternatives to cars — even in the ultimate oil boom town of Houston. Mayor Bill White discusses the city's traffic congestion and other car-related issues."

Full Story: Houston Mayor Gauges Impact of Traffic
Source: NPR, June 20, 2008
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