How technology is changing traffic management and the future of commuting

And technology and pricing can be used to better manage traffic. Here's a look at the future:Better managing trafficDecades of research has shown that communities cannot build their way out of congestion, Brown said. Tolling can help reduce congestion, raise revenues and invest in transit, Brown said. Some rural and suburban communities are turning to the latest technology, contracting with Uber and Lyft to give passengers a ride. Technology needs to be put in place to support autonomous vehicles, and many cities haven't planned for them yet.