The city is worried that the new coffee shop's drive-thru could cause traffic jams on Redwood Road. The owners have to prove they can handle the morning rush without blocking the street.
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The developer claims that current parking requirements make the project financially unfeasible, potentially delaying development of the vacant site.
Future residents and the city, if a successful, high-density project is eventually realized.
Existing residents if the city allows high-density development that increases traffic or parking congestion without adequate infrastructure.
With a new coffee shop opening, the city is concerned about cars backing up onto Redwood Road. The owner must now use staff or traffic markings to keep the drive-through line moving during busy morning hours.
1 dead after crash on Redwood Road in West Jordan, police say KSL NewsRadio
A resident requested that the city invest in an aggressive driving unit to reduce accidents and insurance costs.
The city is changing how it plans for growth along Redwood Road to encourage better-organized development rather than individual lot-by-lot changes.
The city is implementing new rules to manage vehicle speeds in future residential neighborhoods. This includes a new manual for developers and specific code requirements for traffic calming devices.
The city is trying to balance the need for new housing with the desire for high-quality, non-auto-centric development along a major gateway. The debate centers on whether to relax parking and density rules to get projects built or hold firm to ensure the area doesn't become filled with surface parking lots.
The city is creating a new 'Corridor Zone' to help guide how Redwood Road is developed, aiming for higher-quality, mixed-use projects.
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