Sprawl & Transportation
All of Sightline's research, maps, and publications on the Northwest's land use, transportation, and urban design.
In this section, you'll find Sightline's latest research, graphics, and solutions on how the Northwest is doing at creating healthier, climate-friendly communities where people can spend more time with their families--instead of stuck in traffic. Our most recent analysis looks at the long-term climate impact of adding new highway lanes.
- Research & Publications
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Report
Analysis: Highway-Widening Projects and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Adding lanes to a highway will increase total global warming emissions over the long term -- even if it reduces congestion over the short term. -
Report
Slowing Down: Vancouver, BC, and Smart Growth
Sightline analysis of new Census data finds decline in Vancouver's smart-growth record.
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Ease Congestion by Pricing It
The best-kept secret among transportation experts is the near-universal agreement that variable tolls--known as congestion pricing--offer the only real solution to worsening gridlock. -
Why Bikes Are a Sustainable Wonder
Two-wheeling ranks as the most energy-efficient form of travel, especially for short trips--and makes you healthier.
- Resources
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Organization
Idaho Smart Growth
Idaho Smart Growth is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Idahoans about the consequences of current development patterns and the alternatives to those patterns. http://www.idahosmartgrowth.org -
Resource site
Bureau of Transportation Statistics TranStats
TranStats is a website for transportation researchers and analysts, aimed at providing "one stop shopping" for transportation data. http://www.transtats.bts.gov
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