The Carrboro Town Council had the first formal conversations this week about a potentially huge change for its downtown: changing East Weaver Street from being a two-way road to a pedestrian and bicycle only block. The council members heard different ideas and elements to consider from town staff at Tuesday’s work session and shared their thoughts on what seems the most feasible and desirable for Carrboro. Most council members said they favor options that would create a pedestrian plaza with a dedicated bicycle lane, meant to improve ease of access for bicyclists while an area that sees ample foot traffic from visitors to the popular Weaver Street Market and nearby businesses. While the work session was exploratory for the council and town staff on how to best approach this project, it highlighted how many elements of the community would be touched by this; pedestrian safety, transportation, stormwater control, the business community, and the possibility of a social district were all...