Should we do away with one ways?

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 6:24 pm

I don't think it's a bad idea to get rid of one ways downtown. It would stop the "in and out" attitude, promote mass transit and make the street scene more visible to motorists.

With the huge amount of freeways downtown...I don't see how people could complain about getting in and out.

KCDevin · Post by **KCDevin** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 6:27 pm

maybe...
I can't get good photos of buildings i want, and its confusing.

paisstat · Post by **paisstat** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:31 pm

One way streets are a great idea. Many people hate the idea of making three lefts to equal one right. It is so much easier to just give up and patronize the suburbs, rather than fight the one ways. The downtown streets scare people away, many are too wide, which promotes speeding. Returning streets to two way traffic, even if it is one lane in each direction would slow traffic and would bring back community life on the street. Contrary to popular belief, studies have shown that the traditional grid provides better flow than the endless maze of curves and cul de sacs. The traffic is evenly dispersed on the grid, and traffic isn't forced onto feeder roads. The narrower streets will also not lead to more congestion (although congestion is in my opinion good). Widened sidewalks must go along with this, we can easily give up lanes for wider sidewalks that will house tables and chairs for restaraunts and cafes, trees, flowers, benches. Free angled parking is a good idea too, makes more spaces available and frees

SonicBoi · Post by **SonicBoi** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 10:11 pm

KCDevin wrote:maybe...
I can't get good photos of buildings i want, and its confusing.

Get out and WALK!

Post by **dangerboy** » Thu Aug 21, 2003 6:20 am

The city has already decided to return many streets to two-way traffic. The mayor and the Downtown Council have both stated their supported. Unfortunately it takes a lot of money to revamp all of those streetlights, so it will probably take a couple of years before we see any visible changes. Sending a note to mayor@kcmo.org telling her you support this idea wouldn't be a bad idea.

Brooksider · Post by **Brooksider** » Thu Aug 21, 2003 11:12 am

I support 2- way streets. I can't tellyou how many times in the 5 years I lived downtown I encountered out-of-towners and suburbanites driving the wrong way down a 1-way street. It was almost daily. I think 1-way streets just shuttle cars in and out of downtown as fast as possible. At least 2-way streets slow traffic down a little.

Post by **bahua** » Tue Aug 26, 2003 2:56 am

How can you get lost in a downtown grid?

One-way streets add to charm, and pleasantly to me, make it more of a pain to drive without thinking about it. It makes people look at signs, and pay attention to their driving.

In addition, it makes taking the bus more favorable.