The Brief
- Sixth Street is now open to traffic in downtown Austin
- APD Chief Lisa Davis believes it will help the city reduce crime
- Some believe this is not a good idea
AUSTIN, Texas – Sixth Street opened to traffic in downtown Austin on Thursday. The Austin Police Chief believes it will help the city reduce crime.
Safety equipment has been installed, including rubber curb edges and white flex posts, along Sixth from Brazos to Red River.
Why is 6th Street opening up to traffic?
What we know:
The city of Austin is opening the busy stretch seven days a week, and lifting the barricades. It is a concept they started to test drive during the holidays when it was not as busy. …