Open Main St

Unfunded and Temporary

Downtown Business Owners Showing their support at a Ventura Counsel meeting

Initially, many downtown businesses enjoyed the car-free Main Street. Today, the majority want it open.

The closure cost - $55 million, or $688 per taxpayer - is unfunded. To date, the City has spent an additional $5 million on it, most of that diverted from street paving.

Main Street can be reopened at any time by a vote of the City Council. As a result, state safety laws significantly restrict permanent parklets, leaving only a small number of viable locations.

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$688 Per Taxpayer

The City has spent over $5 Million on the downtown street closure.

Most of which came from money for infrastructure projects like paving our streets.

What Could This Cost?

Latitudes before they close due to the the street closure

Businesses: Open Main St

Declining sales tax revenue in the closure shows that the closure is hurting accessibility and eliminating quick-trip shopping.

Many businesses initially supported the closure, but are now urging the City Council to reopen.

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Outdoor Dining

The Main Street closure is temporary and can be can be reopened at any time.

Businesses are unlikely to invest $75,000+ in outdoor dining when the closure can be reversed at any time.

Outdoor Dining Reality

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Email City Council at citycouncil@cityofventura.net. Urge them to reopen Main Street. Your voice matters.

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