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Property owners and nightlife businesses urge Mobility Committee to favor Option 3 for historic 6th Street
Summary
Multiple property owners, business groups and associations told the Mobility Committee they support a 6th Street design (Option 3) that preserves vehicle lanes, wider sidewalks and loading space, arguing bike lanes would reduce outdoor dining and damage the street's economic viability.
A string of public commenters representing property owners, leasing interests and nightlife businesses told the Mobility Committee they support Option 3 for the 6th Street mobility and revitalization plan and urged staff and council to preserve the street's capacity for daytime and nighttime commerce.
Blake Thompson of the Pecan Street Owners Association (representing 113 property owners and more than 60 businesses) said the association 'unanimously voted in favor of option number 3' because the option preserves two traffic lanes plus a loading/unloading lane and wider sidewalks needed for outdoor dining. "We have 80 feet from building to building and... 30,000,000 tourists that come downtown to that area," Thompson said, urging council members to visit and walk the street.
Paul Bodum of Stream Realty Partners, representing over 30 properties under construction downtown, likewise urged Option 3, saying a bike-lane solution would leave sidewalks too narrow for successful outdoor dining and restaurant recruitment. Kevin Rain (board member, Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance) and Sean Sirkiel also testified that the street's entertainment identity and very high pedestrian density argue against adding bike lanes on the historic segment.
Committee members did not take formal action on the 6th Street design at the meeting; Transportation & Public Works staff noted the item will return through their regular recommendation process and that public testimony will be part of decision materials. Council members and presenters agreed the street must balance late-night entertainment needs, restaurant recruitment and daytime use as part of any final design.
The committee did not vote on a preferred alternative during the meeting. Staff indicated the Transportation and Public Works recommendation will be presented in early 2026.
