Traffic safety
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PublishedApril 2, 2024
Augusta’s Bangor Street to be reduced to 3 lanes for pedestrian safety improvements
The proposed project, to start in 2026, would eliminate a traffic light now at the intersection of Bangor and Quimby streets.
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PublishedApril 1, 2024
U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.6% in 2023, the 2nd straight yearly drop
The declines come even though people are driving more, but even with the decline, almost 41,000 people were killed on the nation’s roadways.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
New 260-unit apartment complex approved in Augusta
Development of the market-rate apartments is expected to bring traffic to the intersection of Eight Rod and Old Belgrade roads.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2023
Commentary: Safety in our communities shouldn’t feel so tenuous
Tasked with balancing public safety against personal freedom, how often do we get it wrong?
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Replacement of bridge over Interstate 95 in Augusta will add sidewalks, bike lane to heavily traveled area
The $30 million state-funded project, which could take up to four years to complete, set to get underway this fall.
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