The city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department will present its findings on the Reverse Lanes on Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street Study to the Phoenix City Council at a Work Study Session with an opportunity for public comment, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St.

The Street Transportation Department studied the reverse lanes to consider the impact that the lanes have on neighborhoods and local businesses. The lanes provide north/south traffic flow and reduce congestion, but limit left turns during peak hours in the morning and afternoon.

The department studied crash rates, lane utilization, capacity analyses, cut-through traffic and operational alternatives. The city contracted with Arizona State University College of Design - Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory to conduct a quality of life analysis of the reverse lanes.

The Seventh Avenue reverse lane, which spans six miles from McDowell Road to Northern Avenue, was implemented in 1979. The Seventh Street reverse lane, which spans seven miles from McDowell Road to Dunlap Avenue, was implemented in 1982.