State Departments Of Transportation Have Too Much Power

Something is very wrong with the nation's transportation policy infrastructure, writes Joel Hirschhorn.

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January 12, 2004, 7:00 AM PST

"Transportation has become far too important to be left in the minds, hands, and dollars of people who prefer the existing automobile-dominated system. The new reality is that transportation intersects many other policy areas, especially housing, health, economic development, schools, employment, trade, land use, and the environment. Without the very best transportation system the quality of life and quality of place experienced by Americans will suffer."

Thanks to Chris Steins

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Monday, January 12, 2004 in Planetizen

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