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Wednesday, August 27, 2008 12:00 AM

We drive as we live

No wonder traffic will never improve. We are doomed by our behavior, as a drive in New York with "Traffic" author Tom Vanderbilt reveals.
By Kevin Berger

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  • Wednesday, August 27, 2008 07:51 AM

    try driving in Denver

    If you put on your signal, people here wait for you to enter the lane.

    If you are a pedestrian or cyclist, cars give you the right of way.

    In general, this is one of the most civilized places to drive that I have ever experienced. In fact, it is more civilized overall that a lot of cities I have visited.

    Contrast that with Richmond, Virginia, which was like driving a NASCAR rally every day...

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