Whatever the intent, the outcome is the creation of a high-stress, limited transportation district with monetized alternatives such as metered parking directly in front of apartments, expensive parking garages and limited parking space — even for residents. If Boulder wanted people to use transportation alternatives, they clearly needed to build out that transportation infrastructure first. This has resulted in a reversal of the national green agenda. Expecting the plebs to suck it up and turn 40-minute drives into multi-hour commutes is simple absurdity, especially in light of the national policy direction. That will deal with the air quality problems, but the transportation alternatives must be rolled out before moving populations in.