MAKING A BETTER MAIN STREET USA

MAKING A BETTER MAIN STREET:

How do we fix the blemishes that have been allowed to accumulate over the decades?

Oppose one-way streets, they are the death of Main Street.

Slow down traffic. Speeding cars never slow down to patronize mom and pop businesses.

Don’t allow lengthy sidewalk closures.

Require builders to keep sidewalks open under protective scaffolding during construction.

Help remove pedestrians from the endangered species list.

Protect pedestrians, so they can cross the street safely to your stores.

If walking isn’t safe, customers will take their money elsewhere.

Don’t think of ADA access as a burden.

Realize that accessibility is a tool to become more competitive.

Universal design creates customer loyalty by accommodating:

 Young, creative patrons who use wheelchairs.

 Vibrant families with kids in strollers

 Wealthy retirees using walkers.

 Baby boomers with money to spend, but limited mobility.