The new office building will house several different companies and employ an estimated 600 people. However, it will also bring in more traffic and possible crime to the area. Several local companies are competing for the contract to begin construction, which will not happen until late spring, after the ground has thawed. Studies show that crime accompanies traffic issues. The increase to traffic for the new building is estimated at 15 percent. This, combined with the increase in wait time for local services, such as lines at the gas pump and fast food drive-through lanes, is likely to cause an increase in small crime throughout the area.

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The new office building will house several different companies and employ an estimated 600 people. However, it will also bring in more traffic and possible crime to the area. Several local companies are competing for the contract to begin construction, which will not happen until late spring, after the ground has thawed. Studies show that crime accompanies traffic issues. The increase to traffic for the new building is estimated at 15 percent. This, combined with the increase in wait time for local services, such as lines at the gas pump and fast food drive-through lanes, is likely to cause an increase in small crime throughout the area.
Which piece of evidence BEST supports the idea that constructing a new office building negatively impacts local residents?

A.	It will create tension between local businesses.
B.	It will increase local traffic.
C.	It will take too long to complete.
D.	It will employ more than 600 people.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The piece of evidence that BEST supports the idea that constructing a new office building negatively impacts local residents is:

B. It will increase local traffic.

This option directly addresses one of the negative consequences mentioned in the context, specifically relating to the potential for increased crime due to traffic issues.