Dave Amos explains why it’s so hard to oppose highway expansion projects and why highway expansions are so pervasive in America, even though highway expansions are usually a poor policy choice.
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Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.