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I wanted to share this great article. Colorado, I'm so proud of you.

Finally an american state that respects Science.

πŸ‘‰ https://www.ucdavis.edu/magazine/does-widening-highways-ease-traffic-congestion

πŸ‘‰ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-04/costs-of-adding-new-roads-far-exceed-benefits-study-finds

πŸ‘‰ https://www.wired.com/2014/06/wuwt-traffic-induced-demand/

Meanwhile, California is still expanding highways. They are even destroying housing 🀦

https://laist.com/news/transportation/highway-expansions-5-california-relocations-la-county

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[–] pc486@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 hours ago

Go Colorado! It's a lovely place with good brews and views alike.

Meanwhile, California...

Is still fucking it up. Here's a recent near-screw-up near me: Mike Swire fought highway widening, so asphalt-addicted bullies want him kicked off the San Mateo Transportation Authority Community Advisory Committee.

Just a reminder that good infrastructure is not an engineering problem. It's a political one.

[–] otacon239@lemmy.world 5 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

This is great news! I long for the day we have a NoCo <> Denver rail. Driving into Denver sucks.

[–] Univ3rse@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 3 hours ago

Hell, I remember when they discontinued the front range express. It was a great service that I used frequently before moving to Denver from the springs.