Changing one way streets to two way?
Member question: Richard C.
Any advice on getting the city (especially city council) to consider turning one-way roads to two-way? It seems like low hanging fruit for safety, speed, and livability. I’ve reached out to some city council members, but it doesn’t seem to compute, or have their energy bandwidth.
Richard Crane
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I am currently building a coalition around this issue in my city. Whether or not it works is to be determined. But same as you, talks with individual commissioners fell flat. Here's our new approach:
I hope this was helpful. Like I said, we have yet to find out if this works. Like you, I plan to reach out to others that have been successful in this effort to find the best approaches.
Good luck!
One more thing: You mentioned safety, speed, and livability. Many commissioners, and most people in your city, are not deterred by the safety or livability aspect because they don't live near the one-ways. I have found that the economic and business development aspect more persuasive. Converting one-ways to two-ways improves the existing businesses and brings new businesses to the area. Consider adding this to your list of reasons.
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