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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Survey Shows SoCal Voters Want Investments in Transit, not Roads | Amanda Eaken's Blog | Switchboard, from NRDC

Survey Shows SoCal Voters Want Investments in Transit, not Roads | Amanda Eaken's Blog | Switchboard, from NRDC:

  • Voters think expanding public transportation is the most effective way to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution (64%). Widening roads was the least popular choice (32%).
  • Voters understand that smart land use planning – putting more homes closer to jobs and public transportation – is in itself a transportation strategy that is more effective than widening roads at reducing congestion.
  • Four of five voters support investing in public transportation.

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