Protesters jam traffic in Center City after council votes to move Sixers arena forward

well the fight over the proposed Sixers arena is entering a new stage oh we brought you the breaking news yesterday Philadelphia city council members voting to advance a set of bills about the project but wow the voices are loud on this Christy they sure were and the battle is not over yet protesters formed a caravan of cars on Market Street during rush hour last night so the goal here is to show what they say would be a traffic disaster this is what it would look like they believe on the nights that games are happening at this Arena if it's built action news reporter Cory Davis has the latest on this developing story those who oppose the arena here in CER City say they took a blow after yesterday's vote and are feeling down about it but they're continuing to try to think outside the box when it comes to expressing their concerns telling us that they won't be letting up before the final vote next week there's still time for people able to call their council members their decision makers and ask them to reverse what's going to be a big disaster for the city those who oppose a basketball arena in Center City rode in roughly 100 cars for 20 minutes during the evening Rush yesterday just a small preview of what's to come for Center City and for philadelphians through at large who need to travel through this area whether it's for work whether it's for shopping whether it's to get to the ER right down the street the protesters showed what backups could look like on Market Street and over by City Hall if an arena is built where the Fashion District currently stands in the two years since the Sixers first proposed the arena in Center City team leadership has presented plans to manage traffic public transportation and parking their proposals weigh heavily on a large portion of fans taking SEPTA but those who oppose the project say they don't see that happening this is a bad deal for the city of Philadelphia 12 Philadelphia city council members disagree and are supporting the deal despite push back from protesters who packed City Hall Chambers yesterday legislation for the proposed arena is on the brink of becoming reality with a final vote expected on Thursday we know Sixers leadership is continuing to work with the city when it comes to trying to come up with a traffic plan reporting here in CER City Cory Davis Channel 6 Action News