The success of Carmageddon has given way to a political and lifestyle question: If L.A. residents can cut their driving for one weekend, how can they be encouraged to drive less the rest of the time?
The closure of the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass came with the threat of epic gridlock — but the exact opposite happened. Streets and freeways were clear. California Department of Transportation statistics show significantly fewer cars on some freeways and significantly less traffic, even in areas far from the 405.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-carmageddon-20110719,0,5035874.story
The closure of the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass came with the threat of epic gridlock — but the exact opposite happened. Streets and freeways were clear. California Department of Transportation statistics show significantly fewer cars on some freeways and significantly less traffic, even in areas far from the 405.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-carmageddon-20110719,0,5035874.story
Article courtesy of The Los Angeles Times by Kate Mather, Ari Bloomekatz and Catherine Saillant
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