Peoria City Council Decides Two-Way Streets

The city is proposing a plan to convert Adams and Jefferson into two-way streets.

The city council agenda said converting two-way streets will stimulate business growth and increase the livelihood of downtown.

Some people who could be affected by the change said it's a good idea.

Hal Hasse said, "Well it'd be easier to get around places now you don't always have to go down four blocks to come back to where you want to go. I just feel it'd be a much easier way to go."

Steve Pfaffman said, "I just think it'd make traffic flow better and easier to get places."

UFS Co-Owner Tom Wiegand said, "Retail is not going to come into this part of town unless you can slow the traffic down and two way streets anyone knows, everyone knows, two way streets will create more traffic for retailers."

Council approved the plan unanimously.