The report is a summary of 'before' and 'after' data comparisons pertaining to location, construction, and operation of an alternate U.S. 70 highway route. To be appraised is the total effect of the new facility upon the local economy and its components. The researchers found that all observed facets of the local economy received benefits from the well-designed and efficiently operating U.S. 70 bypass facility. Retail trade, aided by improved highway transportation, is thriving. Industrial transportation has been facilitated by improved highway services. Greater freedom of access due to reduced traffic congestion has extended benefits to all civic and social institutions. Re-routing highway traffic to the highway bypass route outside the community has reduced the damage to city streets, with savings accruing to the municipal government. Land value and land use have increased. Highway traffic and local traffic have benefitted from reduced vehicle costs. These vehicle operation cost savings have been distributed to all aspects of the economy. Social attitudes have improved. A social and economic stimulation has been effected by the operation of the Glenwood Bypass facility, and the people show it. The findings of this study confirm those of similar studies conducted over the entire nation, where in general the beneficial economic effects resulting from placement and operation of bypass, or alternate route, facilities have been repeatedly established. (Author)
U.S. 70 Bypass - Glenwood: An Economic Impact Study
1967
32 pages
Report
No indication
English
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