Construction Projects

Downtown Traffic Improvement Projects

Among the projects taking place are several locations that will see updated traffic modes. These changes include conversions on select streets from one-way to two-way traffic, conversion from head-in to back-in angle parking and the additional of shared lane (Sharrow) markings.

North 30^th (between Montana Ave & 6^th)

• Two-way Traffic Conversion
• Back-in Angle Parking Conversion
• Addition of Sharrows

North 29^th (between Montana Ave & 6th)

• Two-way Traffic Conversion
• Back-in Angle Parking Conversion

Two-way Traffic Advantages in Commercial Corridors:

• They facilitate an appropriate amount of traffic
• Provide a safe environment for pedestrians
• Support a good location for small business
• Property values tend to rise at a faster rate on two-way streets than one-way streets
• It is on these slower-paced, two-way commercial streets that pedestrian shoppers, diners, and downtown visitors feel the safest and most comfortable.

Back-in Angle Parking Advantages:

• Better line of sight for drivers exiting parking spaces to see cyclists, pedestrians and other vehicles.
• Safer position to access vehicle storage to load and unload.
• Best position for exiting parked vehicle, allowing direct movement to the sidewalk– not towards moving traffic.

It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Use your right turn signal to let other drivers know you are going to park
2. Drive forward just past the space you intend to use and stop
3. Reverse into the parking space, using the pavement markings to guide you