[Urbanrailfan]

[Cotuit]

I can't bring myself to read anything with Wendell Cox's name on it. However, most of the downtown developments in Providence do include provisions for parking.

Part of the problem, both here in Providence and nationally, is that many of these downtown renewal projects are high end. Most wealthy (or moderately well-off) people moving into cities are not willing to give up their cars and ride the bus (New York would be a glaring exception).

However, I'm sure people moving into city centres are using their cars much much less than their suburban counterparts. As long as goods and services are within walking distance and not surrounded by ample free parking, then people will walk.

How Higher Density Makes Traffic Worse Uhm, Duh! If densities are low and traffic is good, people will never use mass transit.