The proposal to convert New Orleans's Bourbon Street into a predominantly car-free pedestrian mall is gaining traction following a tragic vehicle-ramming incident that killed 14 people. While Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicates that a final decision will be made post-Mardi Gras, concerns about emergency access and past failures of pedestrian malls remain. Advocates believe this change would enhance safety for pedestrians and reflect the prevalent foot traffic. Some local businesses support the initiative, hoping to adapt and thrive in the new environment, making it a potential success story for urban pedestrianization.
If there's any street in America that will thrive as a purely pedestrian street, it is Bourbon Street.
Pedestrianizing Bourbon Street would strengthen temporary barriers already meant to go up during peak foot traffic periods, enhancing safety.
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