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Arguments For
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Arguments against
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Decreased Collisions
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Decreased retail traffic
( the opposite has been found to be true)
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Bike Lanes
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Money could be spent elsewhere
(not really, according to MDT)
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Safer Speeds
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Slower speeds
(yet the model shows a 0.8 mph decrease)
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Safer pedestrian environment
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It's already half 1/2 paid for
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Less Congestion
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Increased retail traffic
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No risk scenario
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Allows for possible future landscaping and
beautification projects.
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Letters and Statements
Road Diet for Broadway is Considered
Steve King, Missoula City engineer.
MDT responds to questions and fears
David Galt, Director of the Montana Department of Transportation.
Letter to the editor in favor
Bob Giordano of the Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation.
Letter from the City of Billings
17th street was converted to a 3 lane arterial and has supported
traffic flow with decreased accidens for over 20 years.
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