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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not sure why the whole thing has to collapse under its own weight. I can see some of the far out exurbs becoming too expensive to sustain due to the cost of fuel. But unless we tear down existing neighborhoods to build higher density housing, I think you're likely to see more resources be pored into expanding regional public transportation rather than a large movement of populations closer to DC. [/quote]

It's a Malthusian problem.  Regional population's going to continue to grow; most of those folks are going to live in the suburbs.  As the competition for housing close-in to transit centers continues, those who have to drive the most will be priced further out--which means they'll be driving more and clogging up the roads.  Most studies show that "transit" doesn't actually do much to cut into the congestion problem.  Also, the super-representation of rural interests in this country ensures that *sustained* spending on large transit projects can never happen.  So "transit" will always be the ugly step-sister to new highway construction.  Things will continue until they cannot continue any longer.[/quote]

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