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His presentation to the West Palm Beach City Commission was being played on the closed-circuit TV system at City Hall on Tuesday. Mr. Speck has some good ideas and I am currently reading his book on my kindle. I find the concept of creating "useful" trip opportunities a particularly interesting part of his formula. From the article, click title for link.

Mayor Jeri Muoio said the city supports street parking but has clashed with the Florida Department of Transportation, which is responsible for major roads such as Dixie Highway and has concerns over volume and safety.
Speck described the concept of “induced demand,” calling it “the great big black hole in traffic planning. We widen streets to absorb anticipated demand. But when you reduce congestion, more people drive and developments go in where you built large (arteries).”