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.
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Sightline Video: Your Way on the Highway
Traffic congestion is a fact of urban life. But what if you could have it on your terms? This video from Sightline might help you envision a commute that works for you. -
Fact sheet
2007 Sprawl Indicator - At a Glance
The most important findings from the Cascadia Scorecard sprawl indicator for the Northwest.
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Make Best Transportation Buys First
Bus, rail, or monorail? Here's a system for figuring out which transportation solutions are the best match to a community's needs. -
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.
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Sightline Daily news: Transportation
Sightline Daily is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's transportation headlines. http://daily.sightline.org -
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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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