Smart Growth America: “Three-fourths of Americans believe that being smarter about development and improving public transportation are better long-term solutions for reducing traffic congestion than building new roads, according to a survey sponsored by the National Association of Realtors and Smart Growth America. The 2007 Growth and Transportation Survey details what Americans think about how development affects their immediate community. Nearly three-quarters of Americans are concerned about the role growth and development play in climate change, as well as remaining concerned about traffic congestion. Half of those surveyed think improving public transit would be the best way to reduce congestion, and 26 percent believe developing communities that reduce the need to drive would be the better alternative. Only one in five said building new roads was the answer.”

From the Detroit News:
SMART has also seen increases on its park-and-rides routes from suburbs to the city and with its bikes on board program.

“Bikes on Board, that took off far greater than we anticipated with 70,000 riders with bikes in 2005.

“In June this year we are nearing 12,000 riders with bikes for the month,” Gibbons said.

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