The reverse “suicide” lanes have run their course and need to be removed already. Phoenix has changed IMMENSELY in the 45+ years since the first lane was put in and they no longer serve to improve traffic flow. With all the issues facing Phoenix (lack of affordable housing, homelessness, school closures) the council should take the easy win with this; listen to the people, make our streets safer to navigate, support this petition and end the reverse lanes on the 7s.
Reverse lanes were designed for highways! Not for streets surrounded by businesses, homes, and schools! Claims cut thru can happen if gone are false & unfounded. The ASU study shows the lanes are underutilized. No more studies unless you want to cont to waste tax payer $. And digital signs are not proven to help! These lanes cont to be an economic & quality of life hindrance for us. There is no place for then in a region with many driveways and collector streets. Get a spine PHX & end them.
As a North Central Phoenix homeowner and resident for over 60 years, I oppose removing the reverse lanes. The reverse lanes help with drivers cutting through our neighborhoods and also reduce rush hour traffic significantly. These reverse lanes significantly help traffic flow.
No other major city has suicide lane, they aren’t designed for aerials where people live. It’s sad that Tucson beat us at removing lanes. If these lanes were so great Streets would be putting them everywhere but they don’t because they know it’s horrible this city would rather kids die on the 7s than make any sort of change.
I support the removal of the suicide lanes on the 7s. They're dangerous, limit business, school, and work access, and hinder progress. Data shows high crash rates and low utilization. These outdated lanes do not match today's city safety and multimodal goals. Let's invest in safer streets, not costly, unnecessary upgrades. Phoenix has changed; our streets should too.
The reverse lanes are antiquated and deadly. Phoenix has since built the 51 & the I17 for folks commuting north and south. The city is disgustingly obsessed with cars and moving them as quickly as possible at all costs. If you want to move PEOPLE quickly and safely- convert the reverse lanes into the BRT bus rapid transit instead.
Eliminating the reverse lanes during rush hour will significantly increase the cut through traffic in north central neighborhoods, in addition to adding more traffic flow onto Central Ave. Though not ideal, the reverse lanes do help alleviate rush hour traffic to downtown. Better signage between major streets and/or digital signage at major streets showing open or closed for traffic during the allotted times would be beneficial.
I support the removal of 7s reverse lanes. These lanes are confusing for drivers, especially those unfamiliar with the land. This makes them very dangerous for everyone around. Signage is not the solution. A sign has been added near Osborn on 7th street near my home and yet honks and crashes have continued. These lanes also prevent people from easily accessing businesses along the 7s, especially during peak travel time. Please vote to remove the reverse lanes.
I live just one house in from 7th Avenue/Palm Lane. Since moving to this neighborhood in 2019, I’ve witnessed at least six cars crash into homes along this stretch. The reversible lanes create confusion and encourage high speed driving through a residential area. This design turns 7th Avenue and 7th Street into expressways, cutting directly through neighborhoods where families live, walk, and play. We deserve safe streets that prioritize the people who live here—not just those passing through.
Living between the 7s, I am in favor of ending the reverse lanes. They are no longer necessary because of a traffic need and cause dangerous driving conditions as well as road rage. I do however would like to see no left turn signs at non major mile or half mile streets.
I don't have a problem with suicide lanes as a traffic mitigation strategy. I have a problem with driver behavior directly related to the suicide lanes. Opening an extra lane encourages speeding as drivers pass on the left. 7th Ave between McDowell and Thomas is supposed to be 35 mph. If the City is interested in finding funding for further studies, set up shop on this span and issue speeding tickets...problem solved.
As a North Central Phoenix homeowner and resident, I oppose removing the reverse lanes. The reverse lanes help with drivers cutting through our neighborhoods and also reduce rush hour traffic significantly. I believe better signage such as the sign at 7th St and Orangewood would help to reduce reverse lane confusion.
Support removing suicide lanes. They are dangerous, cause aggression, and prioritize only commuting to my north phx home. This is terrible for businesses, residents, and victims of traffic collisions on the 7's. An added lane doesn't even help congestion or improve traffic flow. City engineers know traffic light timing is the true congestion controlling mechanism. If PHX cared about citizens they would make the 7s standard streets but adjust the light timing to prioritize flow at speed limit.
The biggest problem with the reverse lanes is signage. We need clear signage that tells when it is OK to use the middle lanes for turns and when it not OK because it is being used in one direction or the other. I will support the removal of the reverse lanes when it can be documented that there is no longer a rush hour period that increases the volume of traffic heading north or south. Make decisions based on data not emotions or conjecture.
I support ending the reverse lanes on 7th Avenue and 7th Street. A few months ago, my mom traveled into town to watch our kids while we went out of town and the one thing I forgot to tell her was how the reverse lanes work. As a visitor from Wisconsin she is unfamiliar with how the lanes work and had a scary situation while trying to turn left in a place she couldn't. Seven years ago my husband was in a major accident on 7th St while merging into the reverse lane. The crash totaled his car.
I do not support removing the reverse lanes on the 7s. Without them, traffic will divert to neighborhood streets that can’t handle high volumes. Many lack sidewalks and are narrowed by parked cars. The issue isn't the lanes—it’s poor signage. We need clear, digital signals like a large green check or red X, universally understood and synchronized. Out-of-town drivers are confused, and there's little police enforcement. The City must improve signage with a clear, consistent plan.
I fully support the removal of the reversible lanes on 7th St. and 7th Ave. These lanes are not safe or efficient in these areas of town, and they damage nearby businesses, increase speeding, and increase instances of road rage. I live on 11th and Osborn and use 7th Ave as a driver and pedestrian every day. The lanes create a sense that traffic needs to should go as fast as possible through residential and commercial areas, impacting the lives and livelihoods of everyone on these streets.
I support the removal of reversible lanes. I live in the Pasadena neighborhood, and I was involved in a head-on collision at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Indian School. I don’t believe that adding new signs will make a difference, since we are ranked #1 in the country for red light violations. People disregard signage and often drive excessively fast along the 7's. Also, I frequently see drivers turning in neighborhoods because they are unable to make left turns on major thoroughfares.
I support removing the reverse lanes. These are not highways and shouldn't be treated as such. They're confusing and rarely used. The City should not rely on the Burgess and Niple (B&N) report because (1) it omits any mention of conflicts of interest—B&N is a traffic engineering firm with a financial incentive to oppose transit—and (2) it lacks community input; the report doesn't even include the words community, public, or feedback.
The reverse “suicide” lanes have run their course and need to be removed already. Phoenix has changed IMMENSELY in the 45+ years since the first lane was put in and they no longer serve to improve traffic flow. With all the issues facing Phoenix (lack of affordable housing, homelessness, school closures) the council should take the easy win with this; listen to the people, make our streets safer to navigate, support this petition and end the reverse lanes on the 7s.
Reverse lanes were designed for highways! Not for streets surrounded by businesses, homes, and schools! Claims cut thru can happen if gone are false & unfounded. The ASU study shows the lanes are underutilized. No more studies unless you want to cont to waste tax payer $. And digital signs are not proven to help! These lanes cont to be an economic & quality of life hindrance for us. There is no place for then in a region with many driveways and collector streets. Get a spine PHX & end them.
As a North Central Phoenix homeowner and resident for over 60 years, I oppose removing the reverse lanes. The reverse lanes help with drivers cutting through our neighborhoods and also reduce rush hour traffic significantly. These reverse lanes significantly help traffic flow.
No other major city has suicide lane, they aren’t designed for aerials where people live. It’s sad that Tucson beat us at removing lanes. If these lanes were so great Streets would be putting them everywhere but they don’t because they know it’s horrible this city would rather kids die on the 7s than make any sort of change.
I support the removal of the suicide lanes on the 7s. They're dangerous, limit business, school, and work access, and hinder progress. Data shows high crash rates and low utilization. These outdated lanes do not match today's city safety and multimodal goals. Let's invest in safer streets, not costly, unnecessary upgrades. Phoenix has changed; our streets should too.
The reverse lanes to more harm than good and are very deadly.
The reverse lanes are antiquated and deadly. Phoenix has since built the 51 & the I17 for folks commuting north and south. The city is disgustingly obsessed with cars and moving them as quickly as possible at all costs. If you want to move PEOPLE quickly and safely- convert the reverse lanes into the BRT bus rapid transit instead.
Eliminating the reverse lanes during rush hour will significantly increase the cut through traffic in north central neighborhoods, in addition to adding more traffic flow onto Central Ave. Though not ideal, the reverse lanes do help alleviate rush hour traffic to downtown. Better signage between major streets and/or digital signage at major streets showing open or closed for traffic during the allotted times would be beneficial.
I support the removal of 7s reverse lanes. These lanes are confusing for drivers, especially those unfamiliar with the land. This makes them very dangerous for everyone around. Signage is not the solution. A sign has been added near Osborn on 7th street near my home and yet honks and crashes have continued. These lanes also prevent people from easily accessing businesses along the 7s, especially during peak travel time. Please vote to remove the reverse lanes.
I live just one house in from 7th Avenue/Palm Lane. Since moving to this neighborhood in 2019, I’ve witnessed at least six cars crash into homes along this stretch. The reversible lanes create confusion and encourage high speed driving through a residential area. This design turns 7th Avenue and 7th Street into expressways, cutting directly through neighborhoods where families live, walk, and play. We deserve safe streets that prioritize the people who live here—not just those passing through.
Living between the 7s, I am in favor of ending the reverse lanes. They are no longer necessary because of a traffic need and cause dangerous driving conditions as well as road rage. I do however would like to see no left turn signs at non major mile or half mile streets.
I don't have a problem with suicide lanes as a traffic mitigation strategy. I have a problem with driver behavior directly related to the suicide lanes. Opening an extra lane encourages speeding as drivers pass on the left. 7th Ave between McDowell and Thomas is supposed to be 35 mph. If the City is interested in finding funding for further studies, set up shop on this span and issue speeding tickets...problem solved.
As a North Central Phoenix homeowner and resident, I oppose removing the reverse lanes. The reverse lanes help with drivers cutting through our neighborhoods and also reduce rush hour traffic significantly. I believe better signage such as the sign at 7th St and Orangewood would help to reduce reverse lane confusion.
Support removing suicide lanes. They are dangerous, cause aggression, and prioritize only commuting to my north phx home. This is terrible for businesses, residents, and victims of traffic collisions on the 7's. An added lane doesn't even help congestion or improve traffic flow. City engineers know traffic light timing is the true congestion controlling mechanism. If PHX cared about citizens they would make the 7s standard streets but adjust the light timing to prioritize flow at speed limit.
The biggest problem with the reverse lanes is signage. We need clear signage that tells when it is OK to use the middle lanes for turns and when it not OK because it is being used in one direction or the other. I will support the removal of the reverse lanes when it can be documented that there is no longer a rush hour period that increases the volume of traffic heading north or south. Make decisions based on data not emotions or conjecture.
I support ending the reverse lanes on 7th Avenue and 7th Street. A few months ago, my mom traveled into town to watch our kids while we went out of town and the one thing I forgot to tell her was how the reverse lanes work. As a visitor from Wisconsin she is unfamiliar with how the lanes work and had a scary situation while trying to turn left in a place she couldn't. Seven years ago my husband was in a major accident on 7th St while merging into the reverse lane. The crash totaled his car.
I do not support removing the reverse lanes on the 7s. Without them, traffic will divert to neighborhood streets that can’t handle high volumes. Many lack sidewalks and are narrowed by parked cars. The issue isn't the lanes—it’s poor signage. We need clear, digital signals like a large green check or red X, universally understood and synchronized. Out-of-town drivers are confused, and there's little police enforcement. The City must improve signage with a clear, consistent plan.
I fully support the removal of the reversible lanes on 7th St. and 7th Ave. These lanes are not safe or efficient in these areas of town, and they damage nearby businesses, increase speeding, and increase instances of road rage. I live on 11th and Osborn and use 7th Ave as a driver and pedestrian every day. The lanes create a sense that traffic needs to should go as fast as possible through residential and commercial areas, impacting the lives and livelihoods of everyone on these streets.
I support the removal of reversible lanes. I live in the Pasadena neighborhood, and I was involved in a head-on collision at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Indian School. I don’t believe that adding new signs will make a difference, since we are ranked #1 in the country for red light violations. People disregard signage and often drive excessively fast along the 7's. Also, I frequently see drivers turning in neighborhoods because they are unable to make left turns on major thoroughfares.
I support removing the reverse lanes. These are not highways and shouldn't be treated as such. They're confusing and rarely used. The City should not rely on the Burgess and Niple (B&N) report because (1) it omits any mention of conflicts of interest—B&N is a traffic engineering firm with a financial incentive to oppose transit—and (2) it lacks community input; the report doesn't even include the words community, public, or feedback.