Critical Transportation Charts

Traffic on Urban Texas Arterials - according to the Federal Highway Administration, traffic continues to fall on Texas arterials.

Gasoline Price Effects on Vehicle Travel Growth - gasoline prices have effectively stopped travel growth.

Trip and Mode Response to Gasoline Price Increase - shows how a 1% increase in fuel price effects the number of trips a person takes, broken down by purpose of trip.

Vehicle Miles Response to Gas Price Increase - shows how a 1% increase in fuel price effects drivers and mass transportation.

Trend in Texas Urban Vehicle Travel - urban travel in Texas continues to decrease, as gas prices climb ever higher.

Peak Period Tolls vs. Gasoline Tax - tolls hurt lower income individuals more than a gasoline tax.

San Antonio Freeways - it would appear that San Antonio has enough roads.  We can´t think of anything better to solve our traffic issues than building more?

Local Oil Dependency - interesting statistics about our oil dependency.  We must move away from oil!

Change in Fuel Consumption given a 10% Increase in Fuel Price - not suprisingly, those with lower incomes are most effected by higher gasoline prices.

Peak Oil Update - September 2007 - has oil production already peaked? It appears so, and that cannot well for oil prices in the future.

Lane Miles and Average Commute Time City Comparison - a comparison of SA to other cities.  Note the other cities´ distinctions at the top.  We can do it too.

Gasoline and Oil Price Trends - shows that gas prices have not yet caught up to oil prices, but when they do, we will be paying $4 per gallon.

Estimating the Price of Gasoline (2 charts) - we are well on our way to $100 per barrel.

At What Price Will Driving Be Effected? - a 2005 Wall Street Journal Survey.  Which category do you fall in?

Alternative Future Scenarios - what sort of difference can we make if good leadership is given?