This is a classic case of induced demand - build bigger/better roads and more people will use them. The money would be better spent on improving transit and wal

This is a classic case of induced demand - build bigger/better roads and more people will use them. The money would be better spent on improving transit and walkability/bikability of the city (to encourage people to live closer to work) A freeway lane carries around 2400 passengers/hour, a light rail line can carry around 20,000 passengers/hour. Heavy or commuter rail can carry around 40,000 passengers/hour.