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Picture of delineators squaring a corner with a very big turn radius so that cars have to slow to turn and pedestrians are more visible.
17 states saw increases in the percentage of roads in poor condition during this period. Arizona (5%), Maryland (18%), Georgia (6%), Oregon (5%), Texas (11%), Virginia (9%), and Wisconsin (2%) experienced the greatest increases.
Between 2018 and 2024, the full public road network grew by 112,957 lane-miles. Maintaining these 112,957 lane-miles in good condition would require an additional $5.3 billion per year.
Litigation: an underused tool in transportation advocacy. March 10 at 4 p.m. Learning call. Open to all funders + advocates.
My heart is zoned exclusively for you. [Image of a heart with the SGA logo in it.] Smart Growth America
A comparison of city annual costs per household between suburban ($3462) and urban ($1416) development patterns. Breakdown comparison for suburban v urban: $129 v $69 parks, $406 v $177 fire, $171 v $91 transportation, $36 v $19 culture/econ, $194 v $27 sidewalks/curbs, $297 v $158 governance, $97 v $38 libraries, $280 v $26 roads, $613 v $147 storm/waste water, $185 v $185 solid waste, $360 v $192 police, $87 v $13 school busing, $434 v $232 transfers to provinces (eg school boards), $197 v $42 water.
A silver seder plate with all the accoutrements.