According to a report on CNN, "Fifty-six percent [of Americans polled] said they would be willing to pay higher taxes if that would lead to significant improvements in roads and public transportation in their area."
Now, given that 56% of them would object the minute their taxes were actually raised, how should increasing traffic congestion be addressed? [My obvious predicition is that private car ownership and use will continue to increase worldwide.]
To me, it seems the obvious answer is more public transport, but many Americans seem opposed to that on theological grounds. I am also against too much privatisation: a proliferation of toll roads to wealthy areas is not the answer. Also, existing roads were paid for from public monies, and should not be given to corporations to run (for a profit).
How can congestion be limited? Here are some ideas, More/better public transportation, Privatise!, Steep(er) gasoline/petrol tax, Ban/limit cars from cities, Get an XM radio to pass the time, or maybe somthing else.
Now, given that 56% of them would object the minute their taxes were actually raised, how should increasing traffic congestion be addressed? [My obvious predicition is that private car ownership and use will continue to increase worldwide.]
To me, it seems the obvious answer is more public transport, but many Americans seem opposed to that on theological grounds. I am also against too much privatisation: a proliferation of toll roads to wealthy areas is not the answer. Also, existing roads were paid for from public monies, and should not be given to corporations to run (for a profit).
How can congestion be limited? Here are some ideas, More/better public transportation, Privatise!, Steep(er) gasoline/petrol tax, Ban/limit cars from cities, Get an XM radio to pass the time, or maybe somthing else.