Cost of Congestion In American Cities
8th April 1955, Page 36
8th April 1955
Page 36
Page 36, 8th April 1955
— Cost of Congestion In American Cities
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rONCiESTION in American cities Is-, costs $15 per 1,000 vehicle-miles. Improved roads between towns would save commercial vehicles $2 an hour each and raise average speeds from 20-35 m.p.h. With a modernized highways system, total annual driver-hours in America could be cut from 1,200m. to 750m., representing a saving of $900m. Improved roads would save all users $2,000m. a year, enough to finance a $40,000m. 25-year scheme.
These are the findings of Mr. K. M. Richards, secretary of the highway police committee of the American Automobile Manufacturers' Association,
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