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Cities that replaced four-way stop signs with roundabouts saw a 30% reduction in average vehicle idling time. To reach its goal of reducing municipal carbon emissions, the city council should replace all major stop-sign intersections with roundabouts.

Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument by providing a supporting mechanism?

  1. Vehicle idling at intersections is a primary contributor to total carbon emissions in urban environments.
  2. Roundabouts are generally safer for pedestrians than intersections with stop signs.
  3. Roundabouts completely eliminate all vehicle idling at the intersections where they are installed.
  4. Reducing carbon emissions is the single most important environmental priority for municipal governments.
  5. Most drivers prefer roundabouts over stop signs because they reduce travel time.

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