Downtown Wichita is going to continue seeing changes, this time with safety in mind.
The Wichita city council is expected to accept a $25,000 grant on Tuesday morning. The money will help launch a pilot project, adding lanes for bikes and scooters. Some residents are concerned about what this could mean for traffic.
“It just seems like it can get congested pretty easy, so I think if they limit the lanes, then it’s just going to get really backed up,” says Jeff Walden, Wichita resident.
The trial will run on Douglas, from Main Street to the railroad tracks. The outside lanes will be painted, adding a lane dedicated to bikes and scooters.
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