FULTON: Fulton officials are thinking of making Fourth roadway a one-way roadway in order to create a safer route and more parking spaces.
The Fulton City Council saw two video models depicting the transition from two-way to one-way traffic as part of its ongoing discussion about whether to build one-way or two-way traffic.
Additionally, the city released the following statement:
Traffic Update for the City of Fulton: Fourth Street Movement
Council members and the city of Fulton front office have listened to your worries regarding whether Fourth Street should go back to being a one-way street or continue to be a two-way street.
Our objective in assessing traffic flow is to improve safety and accessibility in downtown.
There are drawbacks to maintaining Fourth roadway as a two-way roadway. Parking will continue to be scarce, and in order to make room for larger cars, we will have to change the angle of each stall, which will mean losing more parking spaces.
This indicates that the parking issues downtown would not be entirely resolved by preserving the current traffic pattern.
We are still thinking about making Fourth Street a one-way street after much deliberation. Safety is the main consideration in this choice.
At intersections, visibility is an issue, especially when big cars are parked beside the road. When SUVs or pickup vehicles block sightlines, it can also be challenging to back out of parking spots.
“The availability of parking is another important factor. 16 more parking spaces would be available if Fourth roadway were become a one-way roadway.
There has been discussion about constructing a parking lot, but doing so would need finding a willing land owner and making sure taxpayers are treated responsibly.
Accessibility and pavement width are also crucial. Because of the current streetlight bases, the minimum unobstructed passage area is already at the five-foot minimum required by ADA compliance.
Although sidewalks could be narrowed, most people agree that in order to balance pedestrian accessibility and downtown attractiveness, walkways should remain at least 7 feet wide.
“We are dedicated to choosing the best course of action for our community and understand how important this decision is. Your opinions are important! We invite all locals and business owners to voice their opinions on this issue.
