Bulldog Blvd Redesign FAQs (and answers)

The Bulldog Redesign Project is still generating some buzz. I'm hearing two questions asked frequently, and recently I received some information from our Engineering Department addressing them. Thanks to Shane Winters for compiling this information. Read on for the questions and answers.

Can Bulldog really handle all that traffic after one lane in each direction is eliminated???

Below is a table comparing the 2016 traffic count for Bulldog as well as some other streets in Provo which have two lanes in each direction. 

Traffic Volume Comparison
Year	Bulldog @ Between 500W & 200W	University Avenue @ South of Bulldog	University Avenue @ North of Pkwy	900 East @ University Parkway	500 West @ South of Bulldog	State Street @ South of 900 East
2016	26,000	35,000	28,000	26,000	36,000	26,000
Data comes from UDOTs Traffic on Utah Highways

Takeaway: We have other streets in Provo which handle higher volumes of traffic with just two lanes in each direction. It's my personal opinion that the third lane actually causes more chaos, more conflict, and makes the road feel like it is more crowded than it actually is.

Are there really that many more crashes on Bulldog???

Yes, based on both the crash rate and severe crash rate. These rates are based on mileage driven. Since this section of road is short compared to other streets and the vehicle volume is relatively low, the sheer number of crashes may be less, but your risk each time you use it is significantly greater than other streets.

Takeaway: This road is one of the most dangerous streets in the State, regardless of your mode of transportation.