Articles published by members:

Light rail would cost to much- Few would actually use Centerline, and it would draw funds from more effective solutions to our crowded roadways.

OCTA's Survey on Centerline- The face value of a poll may not reveal the true nature of public opinion.

OCTA is on the wrong track- OCTA has raised a number of specious arguments for their case.

Light Rail, Heavy Costs- Get ready for future assaults on our pocketbooks

Railroad Job- Transit advocates and environmentalists are busy lobbying our planners

Arterial Thruways- As freeways become more congested and the options for expanding them become harder, we need to consider other options. One such idea is to convert our primary arterials into SuperStreets or thruways.

Transportation Choice- We hear "choice" repeated as a transportation goal. But the real goal should be "best choice."

Fair Share- Some transit advocates promote free rides. But if everyone paid fair share we might have funds for roads and transit

A Universal Congestion Burden Index-  Current congestion indexes consider only auto traffic and forget about transit. If a commuter switches to equivalent or even slower transit to avoid congestion, it is measured as if congestion was reduced. But congestion is a measure of how much excess time it takes to travel, and switching to slower transit increases travel time. A universal index is proposed.

Ramp Meters- have a potential far greater than the way they are used in the LA region. They can significantly reduce congestion if used optimally.

Automated vehicles and highways- are the wave of the future and could virtually eliminate today's congestion.

Carpool Surveys- Many transportation surveys provide false information because the questions are not linked to a model of travel behavior. This is particularly true in carpool surveys

Katy Highway- This early HOV lane in Houston was used to prove carpool lanes worked to induce carpooling. But the data shows just the opposite.

PEROW- The old Pacific Electric right of way in Orange County has been designated for future rail. But a best use study has never been conducted.

HOV lanes narrow utility- A computer model analyses the conditions when HOV lanes are beneficial and when they are not.

Fuel Cell are not the panacea- Fuel Cells are the current rage for solving our energy problems. But the real picture is not so bright. A collection of essays.

Toll Roads are not efficient- High prices keeps traffic usage down, not the best use of our valuable land.