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Council debates downtown revitalization plan; asks staff for phased two‑ and five‑year options and targeted low‑cost wins
Summary
Council spent an extended session reviewing a downtown revitalization update, including a high‑level traffic analysis that modeled about 700 diverted daily trips (roughly 5% of capacity) if a 4‑lane Road were reduced to 2. Council asked staff to return with phased options (2‑ and 5‑year plans), focused 'hub' strategies, and lower‑cost 'low‑hanging‑fruit' projects such as wayfinding and targeted street improvements.
Staff presented the downtown revitalization accounting and a high‑level traffic analysis prepared by the consultant Fair and Peers. The consultant reported an estimated diversion of about 700 daily trips if the four‑lane roadway were reduced to two lanes, describing that number as roughly 5% of capacity and within normal day‑to‑day fluctuation.
Council members expressed a range of views. Several members (including Council member Laura and Council member Finn) emphasized concern about traffic impacts on Pennsylvania…
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