Palm Springs, a city already full of slow moving snowbirds and tourists, is considering a move to change the configuration of Indian Canyon Drive by either eliminating lanes for parking spots or turning it into a two-way street. While many have pointed out that this would be a less-than-ideal thing, including this very website, the city is still considering it because Palm Springs is, well, Palm Springs. Remarkably, the city is still considering it even after a study concluded that a turtle, molasses, or snails will end up moving at a faster speed on the road than your car.
Via Desert Sun:
A study showed people move an average of 22 mph during the busiest periods. That would lower to about 17 mph if the road conversation takes place, Assistant City Manager Marcus Fuller said during Wednesday’s City Council meeting.
Considering the speed limit is 30 mph, a 5 mph difference is notable.
How wonderful. Oh, and the city would need to spend about $2 million to make it happen, according to the newspaper.
At this rate, the city should just turn the whole thing into a sidewalk – as it looks like you would be better off just abandoning your car and walking.
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