Using a Construction Project to Predict the Effect of a Road Diet

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By Angie SchmittDec 17, 2014, 11:08 am26 pts
Portland’s dangerous Barbur Boulevard got a temporary road diet during a recent paving project, and speeding dropped dramatically. Photo: Bike Portland Barbur Boulevard in Portland is one of the city’s most deadly streets, and advocates there have pushed for a road diet that would slow traffic and provide…

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