Comment 78083

By This is engaged? (anonymous) | Posted June 07, 2012 at 11:36:57 in reply to Comment 78079

I actually got that message in this exchange. The problem is that does not address the idea that one way as it is implemented is not even being discussed but rather a one way system in Montreal that provides that maximum benefit to the community and how he dismisses it out of hand as an unnecessary effort to even discuss. The letter writer obviously has the same overall goals as the majority here but is putting forward an idea that deserves consideration. With the dynamics of this city it is important to keep in mind the majority either don't care about your vision for traffic regulation and flow or oppose it. If it means living with Main St as is because of the lack of support needed for change would it not be better to put forth a plan that would not meet with so much opposition and would dramatically improve the livability of Main St? This is the reason its worth the bother to compromise, because in all likelihood it will be required to compromise to get any change at all. Certainly the first thing I'd push for is a change in the 403 Main St off ramps to go to a signaled intersection and for a reduction in lanes through to Victoria with a dedicated bike path, wider sidewalks and dedicated bus lane. Simply having a stop light for the off ramp and not having a green light its even possible to catch to do the wave just past that ramp would also calm things right away without drawing huge objection. None of these item would impair the ability of 2 way conversion in the future either.

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