The study found that every year from
1998 to 2003, the average distance driven per license driver
has dropped nearly 20 percent, from 47 miles per day to
38.
The Georgia Regional Transportation
Authority report dosn't explain why, but suggests it may
be the result of promoting live-work centers and mixed-use
developments.
However, the results don't mean an
easing of congestion.
The study also found that between
2002 and 2004, average freeway speed slowed from 49 mph
to 47 mph.
Other findings:
# The heaviest 15 minutes of the morning
commute were 8:15 to 8:30 a.m.
# The busiest stretch of highway congestion
each evening is up Ga. 400 from the Perimeter to Old Milton
Parkway.
# The overall number of times passengers
boarded buses and trains each year fell by 16 million from
1999 to 2003.
