TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Does traffic congestion slow the economy?
JO  - Journal of planning literature
A1  - Sweet, Matthias
SP  - 391
EP  - 404
VL  - 26
IS  - 4
N2  - Does traffic congestion negatively impact the economic growth of metropolitan areas? This article reviews the findings of three research directions addressing this question. First, research on first-order impacts indicates that the economic value of congestion-induced travel delay is tenuous since travelers adapt. Second, research on second-order impacts suggests that congestion slows metropolitan growth, inhibits agglomeration economies, and shapes economic geographies. Third, research on public-sector congestion mitigation policies identifies significant fiscal burdens despite limited success at reducing congestion. In sum, research on individual, business, and public-sector responses to congestion demonstrate a shift from congestion mitigation toward adaptation.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0885-4122
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0885412211409754
ID  - ref1
ER  -