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<br /> <br />What winhapperi if . ..' i....... <br />access management.is not <br />implemente <br /> <br />Bu . <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Wheil safety and capacity deteriorate, one of the <br />ways to fix the problem is to add lanes. Although a <br />roadway may eventually need to be widened, good <br />access management practices can delay the need <br />to widen the road for several years. <br /> <br />In cases where roadways cannot be widened, <br />good access management will help reduce congestion. <br />Congestion results in safety problems and also <br />discourages motorists from using the road, since most <br />customers try to avoid unsafe or congested roadways <br />whenever possible. <br /> <br />Studies have found that "destination" businesses <br />(doctors, specialty retail stores, service-oriented <br />businesses) are not affected by access management <br />modifications. Interviews with both customers and <br />business o\tvners have shown that most people have no <br />problem making a slightly longer tIip, including V-turns, <br />to access destination businesses. Although pass-by <br />businesses (convenience stores, gas stations, fast food <br />restaurants) may be impacted more by access <br />management modifications, studies have shown that <br />even pass-by businesses are not negatively impacted as <br />long as reasonable access is provided. As traffic flow is <br />made more efficient, the roadway can handle more <br />traffic and congestion levels decrease. This results in <br />more motorists being exposed to your business. <br />