AUSTIN (KXAN) — In light of the tragic attack in New Orleans, Austin leaders provided an update on what’s being done to keep Sixth Street and the heart of local nightlife safe.
Opening 6th Street to cars? City working on pilot program
KXAN previously reported about plans to open that area to vehicle traffic every day of the week. It’s an area that’s typically closed off during the weekends.
During a press conference on Thursday, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis provided updates to the pilot program.
“The current phase is opening it on Thursdays and Sundays, and that has been taking effect over the past three weekends and without any incident,” Chief Davis said. “It’s not as busy on those days, and we are now currently with the students for the holidays. That was a good opportunity to do that, and it gives us some opportunity to look at what those gaps are that we need to address.”…