It is truly an appreciated effort that the Sheriff’s Department has initiated a crosswalk surveillance program and it is one that the Downtown 20/20 Group supports.
The vision and goal of the Carson City Downtown 20/20 group is to make Carson Street pedestrian safe. This process has been in the design works for five years. After many meetings with the City and public, studies, research, design plans, and traffic counts (which are currently at the late 60’s level), our vision has come to fruition and the plan was approved by our Board of Supervisors this last summer, work to begin after the next legislative session.
The Carson Street design plan will be implemented in conjunction with the medians being taken up to replace the obsolete water and sewer lines. We will be going from four lanes to two lanes with 20’ sidewalks, a bike lane, parking, and turn lanes. The goal is to be a pedestrian and business friendly downtown that is a destination place. Two lanes automatically assures slower traffic.
Our Thanks goes out to the Sheriff’s Department and our City in making the public aware of the pedestrian issue.
Wishing You All A Safe And Wonderful New Year.
Doreen Mack
President Downtown 20/20