For thirty-six years, Washington Street, a downtown Iowa City street, home to several favorite local businesses is going back to being a two-way street.
Panchero's burritos, Whitey's ice cream, Bo James bar and the Englert Theatre are just a few of the businesses found on Washington Street. Parking has been a problem, for some time, because of the one-way street and drivers have been forced to circle downtown in search of a parking spot.
Yesterday, the city announced that construction to make the switch will take place this month during University of Iowa spring break, so disruption of the norm would be at a minimal.
According to City officials, the change will improve traffic circulation for downtown businesses, expand bicycle access to downtown and better fit with other street traffic patterns. However, do not expect it to result in more parking.
Panchero's burritos, Whitey's ice cream, Bo James bar and the Englert Theatre are just a few of the businesses found on Washington Street. Parking has been a problem, for some time, because of the one-way street and drivers have been forced to circle downtown in search of a parking spot.
Yesterday, the city announced that construction to make the switch will take place this month during University of Iowa spring break, so disruption of the norm would be at a minimal.
According to City officials, the change will improve traffic circulation for downtown businesses, expand bicycle access to downtown and better fit with other street traffic patterns. However, do not expect it to result in more parking.
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