> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.memphisurbanism.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Operation Two Way Operation Two Way is a campaign to convert Second Street and Third Street/BB King Blvd back to two-way traffic between I-40 on the north and GE Patterson on the south. ## The Benefits * Safer streets for people walking and biking, with lower vehicle speeds and more predictable traffic patterns * Better navigation for visitors and residents, since two-way streets are inherently more intuitive * Increased visibility for storefronts and businesses along both corridors, as drivers move more slowly and can approach from either direction * A more vibrant, livable downtown that signals Memphis is serious about being a people-first city * Alignment with national best practices in urban planning and transportation ## The Challenge These are TDOT-owned and maintained roads. Changing them will require coordination at both the local and state level. ## Research & Supporting Documentation Notes how this call for two-way traffic on 2nd & 3rd goes all the way back to 2003. A technical document regarding the trade-offs between one-way and two-way streets. This chapter is about the history of one-way street conversions in the US, and the safety considerations of them. In summary, "\[W]hen we design one-way streets for high capacity and high speeds, we end up with highway-like streets that create barriers instead of bonds." ## Join the Campaign Are you a downtown business owner interested in signing on to the campaign? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you.