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Virginia: Road Diets in Reston

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  • The Safety Concern: Speeding and crashes on a 4-lane undivided road.
  • The Solution: Implementation of a Road Diet.
  • The Result: Safer operating speeds and sharp decreases in crashes.

(2015 National Roadway Safety Awards - Winner)

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2015 National Roadway Safety Awards: Virginia: Road Diets in Reston