Why Better Urban Planning Won't Reduce Traffic -- but Taxes Will
Episode Description
Many cities have adopted land use policies encouraging greater density as a way to reduce traffic and related pollution. But new research by Wharton's Gilles Duranton finds that such initiatives don't have as dramatic an impact as officials would like to believe. More: http://knlg.net/1SFKmaH 📂 Public Policy 🏷️ Research
Brief Summary
Urban density reduces driving; federal action needed for pollution control.
Key points
- Impact of Urban Density on Travel. Higher urban density leads to reduced travel, with a surprising simplicity in results.
- Need for Global Solutions. Local policies alone won't solve global warming; federal action is essential.
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Episode highlights
- Impact of Urban Density on TravelHigher urban density leads to reduced travel, with a surprising simplicity in results.“Density reduces your travel by about one percent.”1:36Feb 9, 2016
- Need for Global SolutionsLocal policies alone won't solve global warming; federal action is essential.“Global problems require global solutions.”4:55Feb 9, 2016
