Gridlock—Poll of Engineer's Perceptions
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 116, Issue 4
Abstract
Fifty‐nine urban transportation professionals replied to a survey on the approriate strategems to be employed in preventing severe traffic congestion. Personal philosohies on the engineer's past role in the problem's development are examined as well, and these responses have been classified by employment sector. These professionals seem to agree on very little, but do seem to perceive the problems involved. Respondents are polled in particular on approaches now being taken in the private sector for new development, wherein the developer, the owner, and the tenants are committed to a role in solving the area's future transportation problems. Much misinformation and unawareness seems to exist about such devices as impact fees and trip reduction ordinances. Great caution is exhibited, especially about the general legalities of these new strategies. Traditional tools and approaches were more favored. The various transportation strategies are ranked by respondents as to potential in combatting congestion.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 116 • Issue 4 • July 1990
Pages: 532 - 549
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Copyright © 1990 ASCE.
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Published online: Jul 1, 1990
Published in print: Jul 1990
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