08-13-2008, 04:09 AM
Dan,
We can all pretend to be whatever we want.
My PhD, which you and others seem to take offense at (your problem, not mine) is in Agicultural Economics.
My information and understanding about the impacts of highway widening are from extensive research -- using reliable, NOT undocumented blogs, as a source.
In Australia I drove for 8 years in rural areas, small and mid-sized towns, and metropolitan areas, and got plenty of opportunity to directly experience the improvement roundabouts bring -- this benefit is especially evident for a grid-suburb/rural town/dispersed population pattern we now have and are growing into in Puna.
Plus, I have done the research on roundabouts. Case studies repeatedly and clearly show improved traffic flow (which also means reduced fuel usage and emissions) and the improved safety for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Roundabouts cost no more build and cost far less to maintain, including electricity. Also, signals are worse than useless when the electricity goes out -- the function of a roundabout does not change when the lights go out.
I like to let the facts get in the way of a good story -- you might try it some time
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
We can all pretend to be whatever we want.
My PhD, which you and others seem to take offense at (your problem, not mine) is in Agicultural Economics.
My information and understanding about the impacts of highway widening are from extensive research -- using reliable, NOT undocumented blogs, as a source.
In Australia I drove for 8 years in rural areas, small and mid-sized towns, and metropolitan areas, and got plenty of opportunity to directly experience the improvement roundabouts bring -- this benefit is especially evident for a grid-suburb/rural town/dispersed population pattern we now have and are growing into in Puna.
Plus, I have done the research on roundabouts. Case studies repeatedly and clearly show improved traffic flow (which also means reduced fuel usage and emissions) and the improved safety for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Roundabouts cost no more build and cost far less to maintain, including electricity. Also, signals are worse than useless when the electricity goes out -- the function of a roundabout does not change when the lights go out.
I like to let the facts get in the way of a good story -- you might try it some time
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park