17th Ave. BIA exploring interest in a car-free thoroughfare
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More than 3,000 people have responded to a survey by the 17th Ave. Business Improvement Area (BIA), with 80 per cent of respondents open to the idea of closing the southwest thoroughfare to traffic.
More than 3,000 people have responded to a survey by the 17th Ave. Business Improvement Area (BIA), with 80 per cent of respondents open to the idea of closing the southwest thoroughfare to traffic.
Executive director Tulene Steiestol says respondents are split on why they want it closed.
"I think we've been hearing from the residents more so than from the businesses, that interest in having a car-free (area) here on 17th Ave," she said.
"But their reasons for closures are very different again -- they want to eliminate the noise."
The survey asks three questions:
Steiestol says the noise of motorcycles and cars throughout the year has left residents frustrated.
"Doing a full closure, it may prove to be something that's impossible," said Steiestol.
