easy · LSAT Logical Reasoning
A city council is debating whether to repair an old bridge or build a completely new road nearby. The council chooses to repair the bridge because, although the new road would be slightly faster for drivers, the bridge is a historic landmark that defines the city's downtown identity.
Which one of the following principles most clearly justifies the council's choice?
- Preserving a place's historical character should outweigh securing a modest improvement in how quickly traffic moves.
- A city council's foremost obligation in any decision is to maximize transportation efficiency.
- A new road should be built only when there is no feasible way to repair the existing infrastructure.
- A downtown's historical identity is the leading determinant of the area's economic prosperity.
- Historic landmarks should be preserved regardless of the cost or inconvenience that preservation imposes.
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