ProGov21 Policy Library

Urban freeways create barriers to movement within cities, institutionalize social inequities, contribute to environmental degradation, and encourage suburban sprawl. As urban freeways approach the end of their useful lives, decisions on the fate of an individual freeway will be place...

Severe traffic congestion was anticipated due to the closure of a major freeway segment in Los Angeles for bridge reconstruction. The city should implement extensive planning and communication strategies, including increased transit services, no-parking zones, and real-time traffic...

Urban freeways, initially built for economic development and urban renewal, disrupt city grids, sever local commerce, increase environmental degradation, and perpetuate social inequities. Elected officials should consider converting, removing, or repurposing urban freeways to mitigate...

The political feasibility of congestion pricing is hindered by the challenge of gaining initial support. Local officials should distribute toll revenue to cities through which the freeways pass, creating a strong constituency that benefits directly from the revenue, thereby increasing...