A bid by Chatham Coun. Conor Allin to look at the possibilities of reconfiguring King Street in downtown Chatham was turned down by Chatham-Kent council last month.
The proposal, asking staff to consider angled parking and one-way traffic as part of C-K’s soon-to-be released transportation master plan, was defeated.
Allin said he brought the matter forward as a way to address parking problems in the downtown and bring more people to the core.
Councillors opposed to the idea voiced their concerns.
South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci said he had not heard of any requests to make portions of King Street one way, noting there are many other pressing issues the municipality needs to address.
In her comments, North Kent. Coun. Rhonda Jubenville said she spoke to downtown business owners in Chatham who informed her changing King Street could “hinder” business.
East Kent Coun. John Wright raised the issue that making King Street one way would make it difficult for ambulances and tow trucks to access the street.
