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2012 Urban Mobility Report Released with New Congestion Measures
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2013-03-01
By Texas A&M University ...Series: UTC Spotlight Newsletter
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Abstract:Highlights from the research illustrate the effects of the Nation’s traffic problems: The amount of delay endured by the average commuter was 38 hours, up from 16 hours in 1982. “Rush hour” is 6 hours of not rushing anywhere. Congestion is becoming a bigger problem outside of “rush hour,” with about 40 percent of the delay occurring in the mid-day and overnight hours, creating an increasingly serious problem for businesses that rely on efficient production and deliveries. Researchers say that the most effective way to address traffic congestion varies from one urban area to another, but that in all cases, a multifaceted approach should be used, relying on more efficient traffic management and public transportation in addition to new construction. Travel options such as flexible work hours and telecommuting should also be part of the mix.
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