Given the conflicting objectives between traffic flow and creating a safer and more inviting Downtown Vero, it would seem there is a compromise around which a consensus could be built. I am moved by the fact that Sebastian accommodates a higher amount of traffic on HW1 than Vero does on Twin Pairs with only two thru lanes in each direction; Vero does the same on HW1 south of HW60.
I would be interested in Mr. Good's idea relating to how the three thru-lanes that would be eliminated could be cost-effectively repurposed to promote safety, thruput and ambience were the city to decide against HW60 parking and bike lanes. For example:
Reduce HW60 thru-only lanes to two east and two west per the proposal; lower and enforce a lower speed limit
Eliminate the proposed parallel parking on both branches of HW 60
Ideally, eliminate the bike lane; if FDOT requires it, discourage use and strengthen/promote alternate bike routes on secondary streets
Create right and left turn-only lanes at key cross streets to assure that turning cars do not restrict the two remaining thru lanes in each direction
Establish pedestrian-friendly and aesthetically pleasing bump-outs where right or left turn-only lanes are not needed
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You don't need HW60 thru-only lanes. Short Range Driving Integration Teleportation Is what you need.
Here is my plan.
Step 1. Kick out political leader who thinks it is still 50 years ago.
Step 2. Get relevant connected people who live in our times with our understanding.
Sep 3. Add SRDIT.
With SRDIT you don't need bridges or to stop at every traffic light.
I encourage people to watch this. It's an hour, but well worth the time if you are interested in learning more about downtown roadways and traffic.
I realized that turn-only lanes are not particularly critical given that HW60 I traffic is one way through downtown and separated by a full city block. The walkability goal is to minimize the length of pedestrian crosswalks as much as is possible, ideally to just the two thru lanes. This will also reduce the time sequence needed for pedestrians to cross. Perhaps the pedestrian bump outs/sidewalks can be extended wherever there isn't a storm drain. The space where there is a storm drain can be used for delivery trucks so they never block the thru lanes.
I'm looking forward to Kimley Horn's expert suggestions on how to best use the eliminated lanes.