Indianapolis council could change Michigan Street and New York Streets to two-way traffic
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council on Monday night introduced a proposal to remove one-way street designations on Michigan and New York streets.
Sponsored by Councilor Jesse Brown and initiated by the Department of Public Works, the proposal targets the sections designating New York Street and Michigan Street as one-way streets, affecting the area from College Avenue to Emerson Avenue. City traffic engineers think the change could slow traffic in nearby residential areas.
The proposal has been referred to the Public Works Committee for further consideration. It outlines the deletion of one-way designations for eastbound New York Street from White River Parkway to Emerson Avenue, and westbound Michigan Street from Emerson Avenue to Blake Street.
The ordinance includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions will still stand. This clause is designed to maintain the integrity of the ordinance even if parts of it are challenged in court.
For the proposal to become effective, it must be passed by the City-County Council and receive approval from the mayor.
The exact date for the next action was not given in the proposal.
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