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Problems : adds two traffic signals; widens section of Arthur Avenue to Reserve-style five lanes; demolishes six houses; eliminates green space; degrades safety of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians

• High-speed, 5-lane roads lead to severe crashes
• Approaching drivers speed to make traffic signal (and run red light)
• 90-ft crossing distance= no safe passage for pedestrians
• Traffic signals = frustration with stop-and-go traffic
• 65% more vehicle idling time at traffic signals*
• Traffic signals cost $10,000/year more to maintain*
• Research shows traffic signals lead to 10 times more fatalities and 4 times more crashes than roundabouts*
• Takes away ¼ of Rankin Park
*from USDOT

Solutions: adds roundabouts; shortens crosswalks; preserves intact
neighborhood; increases green space; saves money; promotes cooperation among all users; meets Long Range Plan’s overriding theme of prioritizing non-motorized transportation.

• 2-lane roads with roundabouts are very safe and accesible
• Roundabout keeps driver attention at street level
• 12-foot crosswalks = safe passage for pedestrians
• Roundabouts = calm traffic with smooth flow
• Lower vehicle emissions from eliminated idling
• Roundabouts = no electricity, low maintenance costs
• Moderate speeds at roundabouts result in fewer crashes with drastically reduced severity
• Enhances and expands Rankin Park

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Groups believe they can come up with better Arthur Avenue plan
a Missoulian article by Betsy Cohen

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)
Information on the Arthur Project from the State

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