Lakeland

Florida

Case Study: Florida Road Diet Reduces Crashes, Adds Minimal Congestion

A controversial road diet has faced disapproval from local business owners, but data shows a significant reduction in crashes and a minimal increase in congestion.

March 23, 2021 - WFLA

The Villages, Florida

What Central Florida's Population Growth Reveals About U.S. Real Estate Trends

Big trends—a geographic shift back to the suburban and exurban areas and a "silver tsunami"—are apparent in population figures for two Florida locations.

April 24, 2019 - Curbed

Florida

Lakeland: Two Decades After Road Diets

Over 15 years have passed since most of the city's initial traffic calming, road diet, and two-way conversion investments were completed. These traffic calming and public space enhancements have spurred significant private sector investment.

December 5, 2017 - Modern Cities

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