Roadway

Advocates Urge Stronger Legislation to Stem Rising Roadway Fatalities, Emphasize Role of Technology and State Action

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WASHINGTON — Safety on America’s roads has become a pressing issue, prompting calls for tougher legislation and improvements in vehicle safety technology. During a recent roundtable hosted by Nationwide, experts, including Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, emphasized the urgent need for legislative action to enhance roadway safety. Chase highlighted the alarming statistic of approximately 40,000 fatalities annually on U.S. roads as a clear indication of the necessity for reform at both the national and state levels. Chase advocated for the U.S. Congress to direct the Department of Transportation to implement … Read more

Orono Community Controversy: Dispute Over Roadway Use May Escalate to Legal Action

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Orono, Minn. — A once peaceful neighborhood in this quaint Minneapolis suburb is now the stage of a heated dispute that’s threatening to escalate to a lawsuit. The contention orbits around the construction of a roadway that some residents say contradicts the area’s established property agreements, and it’s creating deep divisions among community members. The issue surfaced when plans for a new road aimed to improve local traffic flow were laid out. This road, however, would slice through part of a long-standing family property, which the owners claim violates the terms of their property deed. … Read more