by David B45 Bob, I think the idea might be worth revisiting after the next round of council elections. Let's see who replaces Tom Simplot and Michael Johnson. Since the 7s run through both their districts, the votes of their successors will be key.

by Bob D3 David B 45 - you are a keen observer of municipal governance - do you think it might be a better time to start this petition up and down the reach of the 7s, especially in light of Circle K giving up its liquor license application on its proposed 7th St expansion and the formation of groups like Pedal Craft and Downtown Bicycle Action Group?

by David B45 Those signatures culminated in a vote by the Phoenix City Council. Staff recommended against elimination of the 7s based on traffic studies, which looked at the issue from a narrow perspective and didn't take into account all of the quality of life impacts attributable to the current design of the 7s. Ultimately, there weren't enough votes to remove the reverse lanes, so the Council ended up supporting a set of small changes to signs and allowing left turns at a few locations.

by VonGoblin Given the increased interest in the neighborhoods that border the 7s maybe pressure from residents can be exerted to at least give quality of life a second look. I didn't live here when it was previously examined I moved here for the urban experience of being able to bike, walk and use public transit to get to where I want to go. The freeway aspect that DavidD32 refers to are spot on and not a great way to sell living, working and playing in the urban core.

by David D32 I have pretty much given up that the 7s are anything less than freeways with interesections. My least favorite routes anywhere. Especially on bike.