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Traffic board affirms one-way status on Niagara Street after residents debate safety and convenience
Summary
After more than an hour of public comment, the Traffic and Parking Board voted to keep Niagara Street one-way; proponents cited convenience while opponents warned of collisions and asked for better notice to abutters before such changes.
The Traffic and Parking Board voted to keep Niagara Street a one-way street after extensive public comment from residents and businesses about safety and convenience. The board chair noted the board's approval at this meeting will still move to the ordinance committee and then city council for final action.
Many residents who addressed the board said the change had both improved convenience for some and created safety problems for others. Matt, a Foster Street resident who said he initiated the petition that brought the issue back to the board, said, "someone's gonna get hurt if this doesn't change." Other speakers described near-misses, hit-and-runs, children playing in yards near the street and motorists who accelerate after…
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