At a time when the economy of the United States is up and down frequently, planning years into the future is difficult to do. When a community decides to under take a ring road project the effects are large. This type of project defiantly has effects on population growth and economic development, however, over planning as well as over spending can be common problems. The political leaders in Tazewell and Woodford counties are trying to develop a plan that will satisfy all the needs of the community.
The ring road in Tazewell and Woodford counties is defiantly a need improve to the road system in the area. When comparing this project in downstate Illinois to one in the Chicago suburbs it is important to keep the project in perspective. The number of people in the Chicago area will always exceed the number of people in Tazewell and Woodford, therefore, the comparison is not exactly the best to make. Also, the downstate ring road is not expected to be the only route of traffic. Everyone in the area will not use the road everyday but will instead use alternative routes. The ring road in Tazewell and Woodford is expected to be an alternative route to reduce congestion on main roads and not be a primary road. The expected population growth in the area should be factored in to the planning of the project but should not be the only determining factor. With budgets getting smaller excessive construction of extra lanes not needed in the near future should be avoided. A two or three lane road is all the area needs to help traffic flow better and increase convenience for motorists.
The economic growth a ring road would bring would help the community. Most communities need new development to increase revenue and create jobs for their citizens, however, some do not. In a city like Pekin, Illinois where the number of empty buildings seems to be on the rise the ring road will only encourage business owners to relocate to the outer edges of town along the new road.
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