Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Author of "Overbuilt" Erik Guerra

The Infinite - and Insatiable - Growth of Highways

19 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from Resilience

Erick Guerra challenges the myth that more highways ease congestion or improve safety. He shows how induced demand, entrenched financial interests, and flawed planning standards drive endless road expansion. Instead, he calls for congestion pricing, downsizing overbuilt roads, and shifting focus from mobility to accessibility - steps he argues are vital for creating a safer, fairer, and more sustainable transportation future.

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