Car Ownership

High Density and High Concentrations of Cars

Looking at Census data for urbanized areas and auto ownership, Randal O'Toole argues that denser areas have high rates of auto ownership per square mile, a correlation that is likely to increase congestion.

August 21, 2010 - The Antiplanner

Cyclists Are Car-Owners, Too

A new study suggests that the people who cycle the most are likely to own at least two cars.

August 13, 2010 - The Guardian

Where Will We All Park? A Slightly Premature Case Study of Hoboken, New Jersey

Hoboken, New Jersey's Department of Transportation and Parking Director Ian Sacs offers this profile of his city and discusses how the dense but car-enamored city is trying to tackle the contemporary urban parking problem.

February 8, 2010 - Ian Sacs

Fighting Mumbai's Demand for Car Ownership

The demand for personal transportation is quickly growing in Mumbai. This post from The City Fix looks at what the city will need to do to prevent the negative impacts of what could be a growing storm of car ownership.

January 20, 2010 - The City Fix

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