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Cities Embrace Two-Way Streets for Safety and Appeal

1/17/2026

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Indianapolis has converted Michigan and New York streets back to two-way traffic and plans further conversions at an estimated $60 million cost.
The change aims to improve safety and downtown appeal, with a federal grant.
Louisville, Kentucky, is restoring one-way streets to support local businesses.
In Lynchburg, Virginia, residents initially opposed street conversions but later recognized benefits.
Chicago faced backlash for converting two-way streets to one-way without input.

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Indianapolis has converted Michigan and New York streets back to two-way traffic and plans further conversions at an estimated $60 million cost.
The change aims to improve safety and downtown appeal, with a federal grant.
Louisville, Kentucky, is restoring one-way streets to support local businesses.
In Lynchburg, Virginia, residents initially opposed street conversions but later recognized benefits.
Chicago faced backlash for converting two-way streets to one-way without input.