Topic: traffic
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Charts
Compelling Evidence That Red-Light Cameras Do Make Roads Safer
In this ongoing debate, a new study finds that as red-light cameras go dark, red light running goes up — immediately.
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Once Again, Carmageddon II Was Practically a Non-Issue
Closing 10 miles of Los Angeles's busiest freeway for a second time was as uneventful as officials hoped.
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Finding of the Day: 8% of L.A. Childhood Asthma Cases Due to Freeway Proximity
Kids who live near busy roads are more likely to develop asthma.
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The Case for Keeping Seattle's Streets Messy
Let's stop talking about how to "fix the grid" and recognize what we have.
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Charts
Road Noise: Deadly? Maybe. Annoying? Definitely.
A large share of urban dwellers live in areas where road noise is highly irritating.
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The Key to Reducing Congestion Could Just Be Less Selfish Driving
Most of us know better than to read and drive, but we’ve all been guilty of bad behavior at one point or another.
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The Case for Eliminating Disabled Parking Placards
They invite fraud, drain city revenue, and often fail to help those who need it most — new research proposes an alternative.
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Syncing Traffic Lights Isn't the Fix Everyone Says It Is
Sure it makes travel easier. But that leads to more drivers on the road.
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Maps
Google's Growing Web of Street Traffic Surveillance
The phone in your pocket could be monitoring traffic.
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Urban Wonk
Why Cyclists Run Red Lights
Mostly to turn or because the signal doesn't recognize them, according to the latest research.
