A Missouri developer claims that intersection upgrades that make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists are hostile to cars.
"A plan to make intersections safer and more convenient for pedestrians and cyclists has business owners worried it will have the opposite effect on drivers."
"Upon seeing plans for a project at Forum and Stadium boulevards, Forum Development Group Executive Vice President Jay Lindner contacted the city to voice concerns that the changes would delay traffic, cause backups and create unsafe conditions for drivers."
"David Nichols, the city's chief engineer, said this configuration allows drivers to see pedestrians in front of them and also allows them to judge oncoming traffic more easily."
"'It's a fairly predominant movement to these kinds of intersections, and it's something we have found to be desirable in other locations in town,' Nichols said."
FULL STORY: Bike-friendly plan seen as hostile to drivers
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