The worst innovation with automobiles in the past few years is the automatic sliding side door on mini-vans.

What I find the most annoying at the pump is fluctuations from day to day. This morning one station was $0.20 higher across the street from another on my way to work. What I think we need is a statewide gas price to reduce the volatility at the pumps. It is ridiculous to have the prices go up or down $0.20 in one day or if you drive 5 miles down the road. [ Read More… ]

A significant amount of traffic on the roads is due to people going somewhere to get something (as opposed to someone or to get somewhere). The internet has lead to the ability to shop at home, and simply wait for the things to be delivered - even groceries. However, there is still someone who drives out to deliver the items, and thus using the roads, and increasing traffic.