Funneling cars along surface streets instead of freeways helped to limit fuel consumption, for instance. Intelligently targeting travelers was another strategy that worked: Rerouting just one fifth of drivers -- those who would benefit most from a new path -- reduced regional emissions by about 20 percent.
Sadek, a transportation systems expert, says one reason green routing is appealing is because it's a strategy that consumers and transportation agencies could start using today.
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D - and in the summer, this would mean less smog days.
Aside- there is a proposal for a HOV - high occupancy vehicle- lane - a carpool- on the 401.
http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/634394--highway-401-carpool-lanes-proposed
D - despite working fine, they are deeply resented and disliked by most drivers.
Ignorance should not control policy though.
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