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Low
density, sprawl patterns of development
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necessitate
more driving, which leads to
congestion
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n |
Between
1982-97, population increased an average of 22% in
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American
metro areas, but the amount that individuals are
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driving
has increased by 70% on average.
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In
Columbus: 22% increase in population between 1982-1997
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and
93% increase in the average amount of time spent driving
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per
individual.
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Factors
that contribute to increased driving:
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Increase
in trip length (34%)
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Increase
in trips taken (18%)
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Switch
from non-car to car transportation (17%)
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Decrease
in vehicle occupancy (17%)
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(Surface Transportation Policy Project)
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