And the bus lanes would make already narrow roads even narrower.

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In addition, the state put out a new highway-design manual intended to make towns more pedestrian-friendly, with narrower streets designed for slower driving speeds.

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Narrower profit margins and less support from local governments will make it ever harder for companies to invest in developing new products.

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