While doing engineering and planning work with communities, I have had an opportunity to discuss with public officials, technical professionals, and other interested parties exactly what they consider to be their most important roads. The answer always centers around commuters, people who do not live within the core of the city but nevertheless drive into the city routinely for work or pleasure. I have struggled to understand this mindset, especially since these planning efforts typically involve people who live within the city and are not commuters. What is it about these magic people who
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