Stanford University to Fund Traffic Study of Palo Alto, Calif., Neighborhood.

By Sharon Noguc, San Jose Mercury News, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Sep. 8--College Terrace residents have 10 roadblocks in their 2-by-12-block neighborhood. But that's not enough to eliminate cut-through traffic, and four years ago, neighbors there petitioned for more relief.

In the traffic debate, College Terrace stands out for the complexity of its problem and the dedication of its residents. It has held numerous meetings and mobilized dozens of volunteers. Kathy Durham, the neighborhood association's president, has been a leader on c