Southside businesses can expect to see over $350,000 less in annual consumer spending after the Lone Tree Overpass is constructed, according to the economic impact study (EIS) presented to Flagstaff City Council Tuesday night.
Council directed city staff to conduct an EIS after traffic modeling showed that the Lone Tree Overpass project could reduce traffic flows on South San Francisco and Beaver Street by 70%. The EIS was conducted by WSP, the engineering firm partnered with the city on the project, and presented to Council by Jason Carlaftes of WSP.
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