Matt Logan said ... > I believe the answer to this is to provide small walkable/bikable neighborhood schools, at least for kids through 9th grade. Unfortunately, the recent school budget cuts are prompting the district to do just the opposite: Consolidate and create larger, less walkable and bikable schools.
So if you read this far, then you are probably committed enough to do something about this problem. The Board of education is holding a series of public hearings on the budget, including the plan to consolidate schools.... > I testified to the Board on this issue (having schools that can be safely biked and walked to) a couple years ago. They didn't seem the least bit interested. At best, it was in one ear and out the other. Personally, I think a better strategy would be to get our newly reelected mayor and several of our alders to testify before the Board on this concern. Transportation issues are a city-wide issue and consolidating and closing one or more MMSD schools will undoubtedly have community-wide repercussions on livability, as Matt previous suggests. Mike Neuman _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
