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Chickenmoons t1_j6eowsn wrote

Reply to comment by MediocreDriver in Student death sparks conversation on pedestrian safety at VCU by CrassostreaVirginica

There is an interstate a few blocks South and not even a mile North of this road. Not to mention Broad st. Which is an actual primary road.

There’s no reason Main and Cary need to serve as thoroughfares to convey traffic from downtown to the west end. Close both, Cary at the end of Carytown and Main through VCU to disrupt existing traffic patterns that are redundant and dangerous while making the two primary pedestrian districts of the city safer and more enjoyable for all.

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ImmobilizedbyCheese t1_j6etsk6 wrote

Not every driver on Main/Cary is using them to get end to end though. Lots of businesses that are patronized and get deliveries. I usually opt for the highway to go farther even if it means tolls but I know that dissaudes some drivers.

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Chickenmoons t1_j6ewogn wrote

The existence of businesses doesn’t require Main or Cary to be through streets. Side streets also exist as do alternate parallel streets. Just consider how much quieter and nicer streets like Hanover are and not coincidentally it doesn’t connect across 195 or across the Boulevard.

I swear people act like any minor prospect of change will cause the end of Richmond.

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ImmobilizedbyCheese t1_j6f4g74 wrote

Not saying it would end Richmond. Just trying to evaluate the pros and cons and repercussions.

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elizinrva t1_j6ew6z2 wrote

Not everybody drives on the interstate

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Chickenmoons t1_j6ex7u2 wrote

Cumberland, Idlewood, Grace, Broad, Leigh. Am I taking crazy pills here? Why would anyone choose the roads that are clogged with pedestrians and traffic?

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bettygreatwhite t1_j6ezywx wrote

Cumberland has long been my default going west. Less traffic, pedestrians, etc. If I’m not specifically going somewhere on Main, I’ll take it up to Robinson and then get on whichever road makes sense for where I’m headed.

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