Sociology 2152A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Urban Sprawl, Urban Growth Boundary, Offshore Drilling
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Congestion, and pollution: sprawl occurs everywhere, but most obvious from the area in the south and west in north america (e. g. from toronto to miami) 553 of the 1,200 endangered species live in those areas: sprawl creates longer commutes and greater traffic congestion. Sprawl costs each traveller an extra 34 minutes to travel and 14 gallons of fuel wastage. In areas 1 million or more = 44 extra hours and 20 wasted gallons. Hour hours are getting longer, esp. in southern california (traffic delay has tripled in the last 20 years: americans on average commute further to work than canadians do. U. s workers average 16 mile one way commute to work, while 22% travel between 16-30 miles, and 11% travel more than 30% Canadians only travel 4-5 miles to commute to work. High gas prices, parking fees, and wireless computers that enable productive time while commuting might change this dependence on automobile.