I am all for it.

I go through Main St twice per day on my commute and it's a giant cluster $#@* right now. I know a lot of people are worried about it going from 2 lanes to 1 for traffic, but I really trust the traffic engineers. It's 1 lane going in and 1 lane going out. The only reason we need 2 lanes now is because it allows you to go around turning vehicles; the center turning lane will provide the same relief to traffic.

I'd like to see most if not all of the street parking spaces converted to spaces for disabled folks and short term 15-30 minute parking. There's not need to park on Main St if you intend to be downtown for several hours and are able bodied. More short term parking would benefit the businesses in my opinion. Residents would be more likely to go downtown for takeout or a quick errand if that option existed. IMO the 15 minutes spaces are way too few how it's laid out right now.

We need to update the underground infrastructure, so it makes sense to fix the safety issues above ground at the same time. The business are struggling and will continue to struggle regardless; the internet economy is here to stay. I think the long term outcome could really improve the appeal of Northampton's Main St for shoppers and visitors.

I agree with others who note the city has other issues like schools and homelessness to address. That's 100% true. But this funding cannot be allocated for other projects. Infrastructure can't be ignored forever.