Zachary Howard
Zachary Howard: transportation research intern, researches transportation trends in Washington State and contributes to the Dude, Where Are My Cars series on Sightline Daily. Zack moved from Boston to Seattle in 2007 to pursue master’s degrees in urban planning and public administration from the University of Washington. Zack lives in Phinney Ridge with his wife and their cat, Dr. Peabody Scampers.
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How Much Do Drivers Pay for a Quicker Commute?
How much are people actually willing to pay to avoid being stuck in rush-hour traffic? Data from a Washington Department of Transportation pilot project offers some tantalizing clues—and suggests that drivers are a lot less willing to pay to avoid congestion than many experts think.
In fact, the evidence suggests that the large majority of motorists---including many well-off ones---opt to sit in traffic rather than pay a modest toll for speedier and more reliable travel. The implications are huge, and raise serious questions about how our transportation agencies plan and justify road projects.
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