Atlanta, Georgia (CW69 News at 10 am) – Atlanta City Council recently decided to close Edgewood Avenue between Jackson Street and NE Boulevard this summer weekend to create a more pedestrian-friendly area for businesses. did.
Night traffic, road races, and other worries have long been plagued by the extension of the street where Brandon Ray and Johnny Martinez run two joint restaurants, Georgia Beer Garden and Joystick Game Bar. “This street is very busy and very popular, but that’s not all So busy late at night, “said Martinez. The evening is a time when pedestrian safety is at risk.
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“It has been my honor to introduce a law that reflects the willingness of the community to close these streets,” said Natalin Archibon, Atlanta councilor (District 5). Together with City Councilor Amir Faroki (District 2), she sponsored a law to barricade the block from June through Labor Day Weekend. This is a summer pilot program and, if successful, could be permanent in this area and elsewhere. “Neighbors and business owners have been working with the police for years to facilitate what they know is an annual event and are trying to stand before it,” Archibong said. Officials could postpone the lockdown as needed to allow the vehicle, he added. ..
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Martinez says he and other business owners are excited, but there is still one hurdle. “Our main concern about road closures is the beginning, which makes it harder for these companies to get customers,” he said. Drivers can see the barricade from 10am on Friday to 10am on Monday. “We recommend that the shutdown takes place on Friday at 5 pm and ends on Monday at 9 am. If we can do that, we will have more regions that want that, ”said Martinez. I’m going.
Archibong said the Atlanta Department of Transportation told them later that day that the city had put up the barricades that the heavy traffic was causing safety issues for workers. “Safety is our top priority,” she said. “It’s also important to have a vibrant and prosperous business world.”
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She says the council will continue to monitor the situation to see if ADOT is ready to make changes.
