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DDP: Two-Way Street Conversion Good for Davenport Business & Residents

Page 15 of the presentation to the Davenport City Council
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Page 15 of the presentation to the Davenport City Council

Businessses in downtown Davenport may finally have the evidence they need to persuade the city council to convert 3rd and 4th streets to two-way traffic.

After receiving a staff report about the proposal last week, aldermen are set to discuss it tomorrow.

Carolyn Martin

Kyle Carter, Executive Director of the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), says the group first asked the city to consider the switch to two-way 22 years ago. The new report says it's feasible, and there's plenty of capacity.

He says the goal is to "calm" the traffic moving through downtown Davenport, and make life safer and more convenient for residents, shoppers, and businesses. And other cities that have successfully changed from one-way streets to two-ways have easily overcome various challenges.

The Downtown Davenport Partnership has pledged to give the city $700,000 over ten years to help pay for the conversion.

Page 24 of the 3rd and 4th Street Conversion Council Tech Presentation
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Page 24 of the 3rd and 4th Street Conversion Council Tech Presentation

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  • Hoping to promote safety and downtown businesses, Davenport is considering the conversion of 3rd and 4th streets to two-way traffic. This week, the city council directed city staff to study the possibility, looking at intersection design, traffic lights, and loading zones.