http://www.madison.com/tct/news/272836
Karen Kessenich: No transportation information in TCT, no reply to LWV, no opinion from the anti-rta folks. Richard Pertzborn: "I believe the county needs to be proactive in planning for future positive transportation changes," he said in comments to the League of Women Voters. "As a county supervisor, I support the concept of the RTA and responsible growth." He wants Dane County to continue providing high quality services and calls for responsible growth policies while protecting the environment and the county's open spaces. Seems like a good guy to me. Cynda Solberg: "Solberg said traffic is a big problem in Dane County but wants the board to take a look at all alternatives before opting for a commuter rail system. "Look at expanding and enhancing bus service to outlying communities, roadway improvements and incentives for car pooling," she said in comments to the League of Women Voters." I don't think Solberg gets the fact that T2020 did look at alternatives, or that most County transportation efforts are going into roads right now. Actually, none of the anti-RTA candidates seem to get this: the RTA is not the all-encompassing solution that will preempt future roadbuilding in Dane County. A quick look at the our Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Improvement Program (or TIP) ought to be enough to convince anyone that road improvements are a big part of Dane County's transportation future: http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/mpo/Otheredoc_pdf/2008-2012%20TIP.pdf The summary section of the 2008-2012 TIP contains 1/2 page of transit projects, 1/3 page of ped/bike projects and 2 1/2 pages of road projects. And based on the maps, it looks like the ratios even more heavily favor roads when you consider the number of miles involved with each type of project. Sheesh! _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
