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Safe Streets Austin urges conversion of downtown one‑way streets to two‑way, citing safety and economic gains
Summary
Safe Streets Austin presented evidence from other U.S. cities and local examples to argue converting one‑way downtown streets to two‑way can reduce crashes, boost retail activity and improve emergency access; commissioners asked for time to draft a formal recommendation and tabled the item for the next meeting.
Adam Greenfield, advocacy director for Safe Streets Austin, urged the Downtown Commission to adopt a position supporting conversions of remaining downtown one‑way streets back to two‑way operation. Greenfield reviewed national precedent, case studies and local Austin history, arguing two‑way conversions typically yield safety and economic benefits.
He cited a Louisville…
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