TITLE

Burying freeway downtown would have myriad benefits

AUTHOR(S)

Brewster Jr., Rob

PUB. DATE

December 2002

SOURCE

Journal of Business (10756124);12/5/2002, Vol. 17 Issue 25, pA4

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Argues that the elimination of the freeway structure in downtown Spokane, Washington will improve the area's traffic. Infrastructure developments that should be adopted by the city; Negative effect of the freeway to the city's surroundings.

ACCESSION #

8758228

Tags: EXPRESS highways;  COMMUNICATION & traffic

 

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