Deborah Marshall
Retired
Yes, a pedestrian mall would enhance and promote local businesses; provide a safe place for families to enjoy their town environment; and provide a boon to downtown businesses. Reno suffers from a lack of a central core. It would be a draw to downtown.
Aaron Walton
Sales
Yes, absolutely. I was just down there last weekend. It would be a great place for a pedestrian mall and to have an open container policy (like) the one in Vegas. I don’t think it would hurt businesses downtown. Cars could park in the Cal Neva garage and the El Dorado garage. The garages have direct access to Virginia Street. I don’t think a pedestrian mall would impede parking at all.
Kylie Rybak
Barista
No, Reno is a cruising town. What else are you going to do on a Friday night other than drive down Virginia Street? I’ve been cruising Virginia Street ever since I could drive.
Christine Roberts
Early childhood educator
Yes, Reno would benefit from having a pedestrian mall. I’m visiting from Seattle, and when the city closed off the streets there, it provided an environment for the public to enjoy seasonal activities such as Christmas-tree lighting ceremonies. It was packed with people going to restaurants and bars. It really supported local businesses.
Robert Ramirez
Student/family resource supporter
Yes. I used to live in Germany, and there was a pedestrian zone with no worry of traffic. It’s a great concept and a great place to be. Closing off the traffic draws in a crowd to see what there is to offer. It would also increase business revenue.
Sounds like a great idea. They could open to street traffic for HAN or the bike stuff but otherwise it’s a perfect spot. The rest of the world does it.
I absolutely agree…especially with the new scooters coming to the area.
No. I feel it would take away the essence of downtown Reno. The city council made a start to bring it back after the Corona virus quarantine with the opening of the Siri’s Casino. However more does need to be done to bring back our beloved downtown Reno. Please do not make downtown Reno a moronic “big city” by taking away our “biggest little city in the world”. I say no.