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原文传递 Lessons from Eastern Washington: State Route Mainstreets, Bypass Routes and Economic Development in Small Towns.

题名：	Lessons from Eastern Washington: State Route Mainstreets, Bypass Routes and Economic Development in Small Towns.
作者：	CASAVANT, K. L.; GILLIS, W. R.
关键词：	LESSONS LEARNED; MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
摘要：	There are over 70 eastern Washington communities with a state route passing through or near their central business district. Among the more controversial highway changes are state route bypasses of mainstreet through smaller communities. Bypass advocates typically express concern about the impact of heavy mainstreet traffic on public safety, congestion and disruption of the community's rural lifestyle. Opponents foresee the loss of business and downtown economic vitality after the bypass is completed. This report summarizes results from selected case studies that document the importance of state route mainstreets for smaller communities as well as the likely economic and environmental changes after a bypass is constructed. These case studies aid in the development of strategies to maximize the positive economic impact of state route mainstreets through small towns and minimize possible detrimental impacts associated with state route bypasses.
报告类型：	科技报告