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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Car Crashes, by the Numbers
The car crash counter estimates the human and economic costs of crashes--a huge and underappreciated risk to Cascadians’ health. -
Report
Slowing Down: Vancouver, BC, and Smart Growth
Sightline analysis of new Census data finds decline in Vancouver's smart-growth record.
- Solutions
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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. -
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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Planetizen
Planetizen is an information exchange site for the urban planning, design and development community. It includes daily news, discussion forums, job postings, and links to other resources. www.planetizen.com -
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Project for Public Spaces
A great resource site for placemakers around the world. PPS offers direct consulting, conferences, trainings, online tools, images, reports, resources, books, etc. http://www.pps.org
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