"MetroWest in recent years has become an economic hub home to numerous global corporations and businesses.
The large corporations bring increased tax revenue for local communities and much-needed jobs, but also more commuters and traffic congestion to the area’s main thoroughfare – Interstate 495.
“The congestion has increased dramatically the past 15 years,” said Stephanie Hirshon, executive director of the MetroWest/495 Transportation Management Association.
With more congestion comes more car crashes, said Hirson and Milford Fire Chief William Touhey."
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