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.

Question

Which piece of evidence best supports the idea that constructing a new office building negatively impacts local residents?

(1 point)
Responses

It will take too long to complete.
It will take too long to complete.

It will employ more than 600 people.
It will employ more than 600 people.

It will increase local traffic.
It will increase local traffic.

It will create tension between local businesses.

Answer 1

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

It will increase local traffic.

This statement directly relates to the concerns about the potential negative effects of increased traffic, such as possible crime and longer wait times at local services, which can lead to a negative experience for residents.