Congestion Pricing

Beyond Green

Wendy Gordon | Posted 10.29.2009 | Green


Wendy Gordon

It's not surprising, given the economic stresses on the American family, that many are seeing green in a more serious light -- not as a luxury, but as a necessity to integrate into all aspects of life.

Traffic Jams Can Help the Environment

wsj.com | DAVID OWEN | Posted 10.13.2009 | Green


Congestion isn't an environmental problem; it's a driving problem. Traffic jams can actually be environmentally beneficial if they turn subways, buses...

The Parking Meter Deal: Right Idea, Wrong Reasons

David Hoyt | Posted 02.05.2009 | Chicago


David Hoyt

What could be a long-term revenue generator for a city in budgetary crisis has been traded for a one-time fix in operating revenue.

Clean Trucks and Green Collar Jobs

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 11.20.2008 | Green


Arlene M. Roberts

With heightened concerns over global warming, clean air is increasingly associated with seaports.

Congestion Pricing by the Numbers

Bill Chameides | Posted 10.17.2008 | Green


Bill Chameides

Charging drivers a premium to enter a city center during peak hours has improved air quality and reduced traffic gridlock in urban pockets around the ...

How New York's Congestion Plan Collapsed

Earth Island Institute | Adam Federman | Posted 07.03.2008 | Green


For advocates of mass transit, congestion pricing is much more than just a way to reduce traffic or increase the efficiency of our roadways. It is a b...