The $13-billion expansion of Interstate 45 aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Houston, following similar costly projects across the U.S. However, experts argue that such expansions often succumb to 'induced demand', where increased road capacity quickly fills up again, returning conditions to their previous state. Instead of widening roads, strategies like congestion pricing might provide more sustainable solutions, allowing urban areas to invest in better traffic management while alleviating drivers' frustrations.
"After a widening project, congestion gets better for a little bit..., and then we're back to where we were." - Susan Handy
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