Despite a growing economy, there has been a decrease in the average miles driven due in part to alternate modes of transportation and more opportunities to work and shop remotely.

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"The share of workers who work from home every day has risen to 5.3% in 2018 from 4.3% in 2010."

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Urban planners have been prioritizing active forms of transportation by reducing traffic lanes and parking requirements, and making more room for pedestrians, cyclists and public transportation.

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In Phoenix, a city designed around the automobile, proposals to reduce traffic have received mixed reactions, as businesses worry that fewer cars will hurt sales.

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