Stakeholders cited helping to place intersection control officers in congested areas as an example of system improvement. Traffic congestion is the top concern for commuters. It can be the primary source of daily stress for many workers. Nearly all commuters see traffic congestion as getting worse. Employers recognize the negative impact of traffic on employees and are particularly concerned about the increasing amount of time their employees have to spend traveling to and from work.
Most commuters recognize the link between cars and air quality.
However, air quality is a secondary issue for many and is less likely to elicit a change in travel behavior than traffic congestion and commute related stress. Many commuters need their car during the day - primarily for personal, not business, use. Challenges Principle challenges for PTC exist more from the built environment than from commuter attitudes. The area has an overabundance of parking supply for a relatively dense commercial setting. Free and abundant parking can be a strong incentive to drive a car to work.