Objections

What are problems with the project?

We’re all for making things better, but citizens living in the Six Forks neighborhoods affected by this project have several concerns about how the “improvements” will affect them and others.

Unknown amount of spending

There is a budget, but it doesn’t take everything into account and the amount continues to rise. Read more…

Does not Fix the Traffic Problem

The true problem is closer to the beltline, at North Hills, yet the “fix” is being applied past that. Read more…

Does not Improve Safety

The claim is being made by the city that safety is a major reason for the change, yet statistics say otherwise. Read more…

Negative Impact on Adjoining Neighborhoods

Due to the changing traffic patterns along the Six Forks corridor, nearby neighborhoods will feel a significant impact. Read more…

It’s Going to be Ugly

While the City tries to show the best side of the improvements, it does not accurately portray the actual results. Read more…

Unnecessary and Troublesome Features

Is the median necessary? Extra-wide right turn lanes? Could we do without the extras? Read more…

No Left Turns In or Out of the Neighborhood

Do we really have to limit left turns? Read more…

Utility Easements Expand the Project

Additional property is being forfeited to account for the placement of utilities. Read more…

Violation of Property Rights

The City is overstepping its bounds and taking more property than is necessary for a street-widening project. Read more…

Bike Lanes

Are bike lanes really necessary or even wanted? Read more…

Fake Data

The City has been unable or unwilling to provide data they say they used to make decisions. Read more…