Will a New President Cut Congestion?

This piece from the Los Angeles Times asks some experts how a new president could potentially reduce the nation's congestion.

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February 6, 2008, 7:00 AM PST

By Nate Berg

"You would think that something affecting millions of voting Americans would top the list of talking points for every one of the candidates. Yet most of those stumping for the nation's highest office have offered little more than platitudes: When it comes to transportation, they're basically for it."

"What could a president of the United States really do to improve your commute?"

"The question resonates in Southern California, the longtime champion of primal-scream traffic. In recent years, the issue has been pretty much left up to local and state pols and their ever-shrinking pots of money."

FULL STORY: Candidates overlook traffic issue

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 in The Los Angeles Times

Government / Politics Transportation United States

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