How About Smooth Streets, For Starters?

There's no disputing that in recent years the ride around Newton via car or bike has become a little bumpy.  When you hit a pothole, you grimace and grumble at what might seem like a minor annoyance and and fact of life in a city.  In fact, bad streets are a serious problem. 

Smooth, well-maintained streets have a positive effect on quality of life, increase property values, increase bike safety and reduce fuel consumption. Preventive maintenance of streets reduces the need for expensive street reconstruction, lowering the overall cost of maintaining roadways while improving the quality of road surfaces.  Click here to learn more about how Ken Parker will address the issue of poorly maintained streets in Newton, and let us know your thoughts!