Transportation Alternatives makes the case for wider rollout of three test traffic configurations: traffic calmed side streets, variable parking pricing, and higher-visibility bike lanes. None requires very significant capital investments, but all have proven effects on the safety and efficiency of the existing transportation network.

Variably priced parking, in particular, can be done quite easily with either electronic meters (reprogrammed slightly to note the time and charge accordingly) or with pay & display systems. It is a proven revenue enhancer, reduces the incidence of double parking, and encourages off-peak use — thereby cutting traffic congestion. There’s no reason not to do it.