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> starting to show I mean, it's good that it's finally hitting the mainstream, but induced demand has been a recognized phenomenon for literally decades: http
by mikepurvis 7y ago
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I mean, it's good that it's finally hitting the mainstream, but induced demand has been a recognized phenomenon for literally decades:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induced_demand#History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induced_demand#History
The reverse of this is what justifies a lot of ped/cycle infrastructure projects even in areas where there don't currently seem to be a lot of people out walking or on foot— "build it and they will come".
- beerandt 7y agoThat's true, but having GPS and being able to do studies that are based on actually tracking vehicles has been a game changer (instead of just point traffic counts or driver questionnaires).