Merriam Drive Crisis Cont'd

A quick glimpse at traffic trouble betwixt small biz, amateur urban planners and politicos.

Here are the basics of a controversy that has embroiled our 2nd favorite suburb . . .

Many business owners say they don’t like the idea, arguing there is a lack of street parking. Trucks currently use the middle lane to park and make deliveries.

Other people and business owners argue the third lane helps reduce congestion because many drivers turn left from Merriam Drive onto Johnson Drive. They say reducing that part of Merriam Drive to two lanes would make it more dangerous for drivers and pedestrians.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Merriam city council to vote again on proposal for Merriam Drive

MERRIAM, Kan, - The city of Merriam is considering what to do about a major thoroughfare, but some people aren't happy about one of the ideas. Supporters want to turn a three-lane road into two lanes on Merriam Drive. Many business owners say they don't like the idea, arguing there is a lack of street parking.