Report: Building More Homes Reduces Overall Driving

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By Ren Zaro FitzgeraldAug 6, 2026, 12:04 am116 ptsTrending
As if we didn’t need another case for building more homes — turns out, it reduces driving. New planned housing is expected to cut the number of miles driven in California, according to a new study released on Thursday. Researchers from UC Berkeley and UCLA analyzed the state’s housing plans to understand…

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