Can $50 Million Fix Traffic In Redmond?

The City of Redmond has unveiled their $50 million Downtown Transportation Masterplan, developed by

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July 9, 2002, 9:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen


Anybody driving through downtown Redmond must negotiate a labyrinth of one-way streets, circular roads and avenues that end abruptly. [The plan would] turn Redmond Way, Cleveland Street and other roads into two-way streets; improve pedestrian access and bicycle routes; and add street parking."

Thanks to Governing.com

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