Summary
The downtown project's plan squeezes traffic north of the Common into a single 22-foot lane with a raised crosswalk. Business owners and some councilors want two 11-foot lanes, arguing one lane will bottleneck traffic and hurt downtown commerce; Public Works says the single lane is safer for pedestrians and can be changed later since it's only paint. The full council will take this up.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 7
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Changing the plan would cost little since it's mostly paint, but traffic delays could affect downtown business revenue.
Under the one-lane plan, pedestrians crossing to the Common and downtown diners benefit; two-lane supporters say drivers and businesses would benefit instead.
Two-lane advocates say one lane will harm commuters and downtown businesses through backups; one-lane supporters say two lanes would harm pedestrian safety.
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