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Tag Archives: 1997 Cost of traffic study in Grand Rapids
Cars and the Cost of Driving Study from 1997 in Grand Rapids
It is impossible to ignore the increased traffic congestion in Grand Rapids. While some may cite the road construction projects, the main factors are the increase in population and the overwhelming reliance on the use of cars. In 1997, several … Continue reading
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