Has there been a study of pedestrian traffic flow in the district – entry and exit points?
Response: The only study I know of is the number of pedestrian crossings on First Avenue which was done by Fehr and Peers. Hopefully, the BID will post those numbers on their website. The greatest number of crossings is at Clayton Lane. • Question: What constitutes a private street? Every time I turn down Clayton from 1st Avenue, my granddaughter tells me to stop – “Can’t you see this is a private street?” Response: If something about the design of Clayton Lane, tells you or your granddaughter that it’s not as conducive to auto traffic as other streets, then the pedestrian/auto balance becomes stronger. Hybrid streets ideally give the impression that cars are not the main focus. • Question: How would the Fillmore Plaza hybrid street compare to Clayton Lane – which was billed as pedestrian friendly. Response: Clayton Lane is a private street. It was the Sears parking lot before it became a private street. As a private street, neither the BID nor the City controls its closure. As to dime
