Rethinking old highways.

What is the end result of tearing down old highways that run through big cities?

It would appear that the waterfront is a nicer place to visit and that traffic actually flows better, not worse.

Treehugger has an article from a writer in Toronto that might surprise you.
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/07/remove-highways-to-fix-traffic.php?dcitc=weekly_nl

They also list ten highways that don't have a future.
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/09/top-ten-teardowns.php

The Infrastructurist has an expanded article about highway removal.
http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/07/06/huh-4-cases-of-how-tearing-down-a-highway-can-relieve-traffic-jams-and-help-save-a-city/

Finally, a short message in favour of fewer highways and more public transit.


Respect and protect the environment.