The City appears to be moving forward with the plan to open Portage and Main to pedestrians. Here's what Winnipeggers had to say.

John isn't totally sure how to feel about it. He drives through the intersection multiple times a week and says that it will slow down traffic, but didn't specifically say it was bad. 

"[But] it's not good," he continued.

His wife, Win, agreed with him on traffic congestion. She does say that making the downtown more vibrant is an important thing.

"I think it matters [to make it more vibrant] but I don't know if this will do it," she said.

Joanna  and Jody both believe the current underground tunnel system is sufficient for the winter.

"It's congested as it is, I'm probably not in agreement," Joanna said.

Both are regular drivers and think it will cause more harm than good.

"I think it would be a nightmare," Jody continued. 

Emma agrees with it though.

"I like the idea of pedestrians being able to cross there," she said. "I don't see it being much of an issue."

Emma think s a lot of good things could happen in the area if they opened it up to pedestrians and believes it would make it more vibrant for visitors.

One of the reasons this proposal is in effect is for those who are handicapped, but Heiz, who is restricted to his wheelchair, doesn't believe they should make the change either.

"There are so many access [tunnels underneath]," he said. "All those cars have to wait and waste gasoline standing there waiting for pedestrians to cross."

A Winnipegger reluctant to give his name said he would love to see Portage and Main opened up. It would make his downtown bus routes easier.

"I don't know why we have to walk so far just to cross a simple intersection," he said. "The walls don't look very good either."

Nothing is official yet, as council will continue to discuss this issue.