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Title Residents Protest Freight Trucks Driving Shortcuts
Date Posted 9/24/2012
URL http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/09/st_johns_residents_protest_fre.html
Description Although there is a designated truck route between Interstate 5 and St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon, many truck drivers are taking a shortcut through residential neighborhoods causing concern to the residents. Residents feel that the volume of trucks makes it difficult and unsafe for pedestrians and are requesting the city lower speed limits on the route and more pedestrian signals. This item highlights challenges with freight planning and land use.

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