Institute at Brown for Environment and Society

“If you keep adding lanes because you want to reduce traffic congestion, you have to be really determined not to learn from history,” commented IBES Affiliate and Economics Professor Matthew Turner.

Opposition to highway expansions in the US is growing due to environmental and social concerns, with calls for a nationwide moratorium amid efforts to prioritize sustainable and equitable transportation solutions.

The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society is pleased to welcome affiliates representing over 20 different departments, schools, and centers across the University.