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.
Also see the Cascadia Scorecard's Sprawl and Transportation indicator.
- Research & Publications
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Report
Widening Roads: Short-term Traffic Relief, Long-term Emissions Increase
Adding lanes to a highway will increase road emissions and total global warming emissions over the long term -- even if it reduces congestion over the short term. -
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Slowing Down: Vancouver, BC, and Smart Growth
Vancouver Report: Sightline analysis of new Census data finds decline in Vancouver's smart-growth record.
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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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Resource site
Sightline Daily news: Sprawl
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 sprawl 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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