Transportation News

Poor Road Conditions Costly for Drivers

San Francisco - Oakland, CA, December 17, 2009... Roads, bridges and transit systems that are deficient, congested or lack desirable safety features cost the average Bay Area motorist more than $2,000 each year due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays, according to a new report released by The Road Information Program (TRIP) today. Statewide, motorists are paying more than $40 billion a year due to outdated and deficient transportation infrastructure and services. Read more here:

• San Francisco - Oakland News Release: "Deficient roads cost San Francisco-Oakland area drivers more than $2,000....." (PDF)
  December 17, 2009
• San Jose News Release: "Deficient roadways cost San Jose area drivers more than $2,000 annually, $40 billion statewide....." (PDF)
  December 17, 2009
• Full report: Future Mobility in California: The Condition, Use and Funding of California's Roads, Bridges and Transit System (PDF)
  December 2009
• Main Web page for The Road Information Program: www.tripnet.org