Congestion
From 9-to-5 to Anytime: How Telecommuting Changes the Traffic Game
Not all cities have benefited equally from congestion relief brought on by shifting commuting patterns.
Report: Traffic Slower Near Bay Area Express Lanes
Highway 101 was expanded to add express lanes with the promise of reducing congestion for all of the roadway’s users.
San Francisco ‘Best-Performing Metro’ for VMT, Traffic Reduction
The city saw a 13 percent drop in miles driven per capita in the last five years.
School Drop-Off Traffic Is Causing a Congestion — and Social — Crisis
School drop-off lines are becoming longer and more isolating than ever.
Report: Americans Are Driving More Than Ever
Average vehicle miles driven rose in almost every major metropolitan area between 2019 and 2024.
Study: Cost of Expanding Roads Outweighs Benefits
New research shows that the economic benefits of roadbuilding projects don’t come close to exceeding most projects’ costs.
Boston AI Pilot Optimizes Traffic Light Timing
The program has led to reductions in stop-and-go traffic of as much as 50 percent.
Staten Island Road Widening Project Moves Forward
New York’s Department of Transportation plans to double the width of a Staten Island street to accommodate more vehicular traffic.
Maine Mobility Advocates Question Highway Expansion
State transportation officials say a proposed road expansion project would reduce congestion — if coupled with transit initiatives.
Tri-State Economies to Lose Billions From Congestion Pricing Pause
New York City’s congestion pricing program, suspended by Governor Hochul earlier this year, would have pumped $12 billion into local projects and jobs.
NYC Traffic Moving At Under 7 MPH, Congestion Pricing Remains Suspended
Congestion is making driving in the city slower than ever.
Critics Say New York Highway Expansion Plans Oppose Climate Goals
Plans to widen some roads are drawing backlash from transit advocates who say they will lead to an increase in congestion and truck traffic.
Towns Preparing for Eclipse Exodus
Monday’s solar eclipse will bring increased traffic to parts of the country in its path.
California EV Owners To Lose Carpool Lane Privilege
A program that began in 1999 to encourage more electric car ownership is set to expire next year without Congressional and state action.
New York Congestion Pricing Approved by MTA Board
The program took another step forward as the board approved a proposed pricing scheme, but lawsuits still stand in the way of full implementation.
Congestion Pricing: New York City’s Next Hero
Big problems need big solutions.
How Cities Are Tackling Delivery Emissions
As the popularity of delivery services grows, regulation and tech can address pollution challenges and limit congestion.
The Promise of Congestion Pricing
New York's long-awaited congestion pricing program could break open the controversial practice in the United States.
NYC Bus Service Hindered by Congestion
Sharing lanes with car traffic may make it impossible for the MTA to increase service frequency.
Federal Carbon Reduction Funds Could Finance Highway Projects in Texas
Transit advocates say the state’s carbon reduction strategy reveals a continued preference for car-oriented infrastructure.
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