The Leader
CORNING - If the court of public opinion is any indication, residents of the Corning area would like to see Market Street open to pedestrians (and close to traffic) at some point this summer - but some businesses aren t so quick to agree.
An online petition titled Bring back pedestrian friendly Market Street, asking the city to revive the 2020 plan, has received almost 3,000 e-signatures.
The petition cites a multitude of factors for the pedestrian-friendly street being a good idea, including safe outdoor spaces due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, additional space for certain businesses, and adding to the experience of Corning.