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Fredericksburg

Downtown Traffic Study Faces Wall of Skepticism, Safety Fears

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg’s long-running push to convert major downtown one-way streets to two-way traffic met its fiercest resistance yet Wednesday night, as residents, commissioners, and former elected officials raised sharp questions about safety data, truck deliveries, and whether the $7.7 million proposal actually solves any downtown problem.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Invites Public Input on Downtown Traffic Engineering Study

By Uriah Kiser
This meeting was at the new visitors center on Caroline Street. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

“The City of Fredericksburg invites residents and business owners to attend a public meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 601 Caroline Street,” City of Fredericksburg announced. “This community meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to share feedback on the ongoing Downtown Traffic Engineering Study, which aims to improve safety, traffic flow, and accessibility throughout the downtown area.”

City staff and the project consultant will present updates on the study’s findings and gather input as the team works to finalize project scopes, cost estimates, and phasing plans. Participants may drop in any time during the meeting to review materials, ask questions, and provide comments.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg moves closer to 2-way street plan

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg’s plan to convert several downtown one-way streets into two-way traffic—and add new bike lanes and pedestrian upgrades—now carries an estimated $7.7 million price tag, according to new engineering data presented to the city’s Planning Commission on October 22.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Plots Costly Downtown Street Shake-Up

By Uriah Kiser
A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

Fredericksburg’s long-discussed proposal to convert several downtown one-way streets into two-way traffic will take another step forward next week when the city’s Planning Commission reviews the final version of the Downtown Traffic Engineering Study.

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$5.6M Plan Could Turn Fredericksburg’s One-Way Streets Into Two-Ways

By Uriah Kiser
A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

Several of downtown Fredericksburg’s one-way streets could be converted to two-way traffic under a $5.6 million draft plan presented to City Council this week.

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