Posted on 08/29/2013 3:38:01 AM PDT by Olog-hai
Driving in America has stalled, leading researchers to ask: Is the national love affair with the automobile over?
After rising for decades, total vehicle use in the U.S.—the collective miles people drive—peaked in August 2007. It then dropped sharply during the Great Recession and has largely plateaued since, even though the economy is recovering and the population growing. Just this week the Federal Highway Administration reported vehicle miles traveled during the first half of 2013 were down slightly, continuing the trend. …
Researchers are divided on the reasons behind the trends. One camp says the changes are almost entirely linked to the economy. … The other camp acknowledges that economic factors are important but says the decline in driving also reflects fundamental changes in the way Americans view the automobile. For commuters stuck in traffic, getting into a car no longer correlates with fun. It’s also becoming more of a headache to own a car in central cities and downright difficult to park. …
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where did you get that stupid “like” shit?
14 or 15 other news discussion sites. Almost everyone has a “rate” type feature. Even Youtube has one!
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