Traffic will be reduced by restructuring the roadway. A boulevard with two rows of trees will separate the pedestrian lane from the other lanes, providing a noise and pollutant buffer zone. Enhancing the public transit system will ensure the feasibility of restricting traffic. With the streetcar augmenting the existing subway system, traveling within the city will be more time and energy efficient as there will be less traffic congestion. A reduction in cars also reduces the need for a parking lane.
People can park at the station where they take transit or at other existing parking facilities.
The reduction of automobiles not only improves air quality but also reduces noise levels in the area, which is particularly important given that this area contains three major hospitals. One measure to reduce the negative aesthetic and environmental impacts of the concrete buildings along University Avenue is to incorporate vegetation on rooftops, walls, courtyards and other available spaces. Vegetation and soil also absorb moisture, reducing the amount of runoff, thereby decreasing the pressure on the sewer system and reduces the possibility of flooding. Vegetation also enhances the aesthetic quality of the area by attracting birds and small mammals. Another structural change involves the implementation of a system of small ponds that continue from the pond system north of College Street.