Dylan Hutchinson over 5 years ago

While I generally support most of the proposed projects in the report, there are some important things to consider before giving any one a green light. 1) The residents which each project will affect most should have the heaviest weighted opinions on the subject project. Utilizing the theory of maximum utility should be employed, with due consideration of individual property rights. Tough to balance when NIMBY-ism runs rampant in today’s communities, but nonetheless important. 2) There are numerous projects which appear to overlap in an opposing manner (e.g. converting a street from one-way to two-way, while also making this street a “bike boulevard”. On an already narrow street, these cannot coencide. In addition to this, where will the cars go? In some locations, street parking is already sparse.). 3) The extension of paid parking zones should be limited, as it discourages business patraonization. Time limit parking (with residential zone exceptions to the limit) should be employed near commercial districts in place of paid parking. 4) Consult with emergency services and consider their response vehicle access prior to any road improvement project or change in traffic patterns.