Improving our Streets and Intersections to Reduce Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Consumption

Newton’s poorly-maintained streets and outmoded traffic signals increase vehicle fuel consumption, wear out tires, and cause accidents and other damage that costs Newton residents repair charges and depletes natural resources. Smooth streets are not solely an environmental issue and can influence our overall quality of life. Thus, we discuss these issues in Part C of this section.

Traffic congestion not only causes excessive and unnecessary fuel consumption, but also negatively impacts the quality of life of Newton residents and our municipal budget. Our proposed transportation plan, which addresses traffic congestion and other issues, can also be found in Part C of this section.