City councillors will debate converting Hamilton's two main downtown thoroughfares to two-way traffic on Wednesday.
The general issues committee — which includes councillors from all wards – will study a list of possible future two-way street conversions. Most noteworthy on the list is converting Main Street West and King Street West from Dundurn to the delta where the two streets meet.
Possible future conversions
- Main Street West: Dundurn to King Street East
- King Street West: Dundurn to Main Street East
- Mary Street
- Catherine Street
- Locke Street South: Main Street West to King Street West
- Birch Avenue: Wilson to Burlington Street
- Sherman Avenue North: Wilson to Burlington Street
- Sanford Avenue South: Delaware to Barton Street East
- Wentworth Street North: Delaware to Barton
- Wellington Street North: Burlington to Ferrie Street East
- Victoria Avenue North: Burlington to Barton
- Wilson Street: Victoria Avenue to Sherman Avenue
- Cannon Street West/Wilson Street: Bay Street to Sherman Avenue
- Bay Street North and South
- Queen Street North and South
Other potential conversions: Bay Street, Queen Street, and Cannon Street West from Wilson to Sherman Avenue.
In fact, nearly every major one-way street in Hamilton's lower city is included on "future conversions under consideration" by staff.
The report includes a five-year plan for converting many of Hamilton's one-way streets to two way. In it, staff recommend the committee adopt the five-year strategy and make it a priority in the city's transportation master plan.
The issue is sure to generate debate. Some councillors, such as Brian McHattie of Ward 1 and Jason Farr of Ward 2, are advocates of two-way streets. But others, such as Lloyd Ferguson from Ancaster and Brad Clarke of Stoney Creek, have spoken against the idea.
The city already plans to convert Bold Street from James to Queen, King William from John to Wellington, Rebecca from John to Wellington, Hughson North from Wilson to Barton, Park Street North from York to Barton, Hess Street South from York to Barton and Caroline from Main to York.
In the past 10 years, conversions have included James Street North, John Street, Caroline Street South, St. Joseph's Drive and Charlton Avenue East.
Other items on Wednesday's agenda:
- An $850,000 grant to Wilson-Blanchard for heritage properties at 18, 20, 22, 24 and 28 King St. E. These properties have caused controversy when the public learned that the company planned to demolish the historic buildings in the Gore district and leave only the facades.
- A motion from Coun. Brad Clarke to include fluoridating Hamilton's water supply to a referendum next fall.
- Coun. Brian McHattie's motion to drop a $75-million lawsuit against the federal government regarding the Red Hill Valley Parkway.
The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. at city hall. Reporter Samantha Craggs will cover and tweet live. Follow her at @SamCraggsCBC or read her tweets below.
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