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Idaho Looks For Smarter Growth

Rachel Winer: Public transit is the smart way to manage traffic and air quality

Have you noticed that the time you are spending in your car has been steadily increasing? Most of us are aware that Idaho’s population is growing quickly. We are the third-fastest-growing state in the county. But what you may not know is that because of the way we are growing, we are also driving more. While Idaho’s population has grown 50 percent between 1980 and 2005, Idaho has seen a 114 percent increase in the amount of vehicle miles traveled. This is the 10th highest rate in the country.

Full Story: http://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/story/173680.html

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