I believe that the majority of Madisonians are supportive of ped/bike projects as a necessary and economical component of our transportation system. Obviously, having the Aberg Overpass the first Stimulus Project out for bids is a point of satisfaction and I am pleased that Mr. Schlect mentioned that.
And, it has been our experience that the most vocal detractors will eventually give grudging approval. I admit I do get a chuckle when I see property owners that were concerned about loss of value when the SW Bike Path was constructed place their "For Sale" signs on the bike path rather than the street that their property fronts on. A major bike path, unlike a major highway, in proximity to a property adds value to that property. I liked seeing both articles side by side in the WSJ and I don't think any response is necessary. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark Clear Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 4:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Bikies] Opportunity for comment or indigestion at WiSJ Some of you may recall that Mr. Schlect was one of the strongest loudest opponents of last year's Tocora path project. Which, last I checked, did not cause the earth to hurtle out of its orbit and plunge into the sun. Mark Clear Genuflecting at the spandex altar On 2/5/2010 2:21 PM Robbie Webber wrote: Depending on how you feel about the usual, "Bicyclists have too much power!" vs. "Bicyclists are the salvation of Earth!" back and forth - some love the rough and tumble debate, and others just want the noise to stop - you can either wade into the fray or avoid it. But you can bet that the letter to the editor linked below will be generating lots of comments. Here's your chance to be one of the first. Paul W. Schlecht: Madison bows to wishes of 'bike reich' http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/opinion/mailbag/article_c72ef932-1290-11df- bf53-001cc4c03286.html Robbie Webber Bike Walk Madison Steering Committee www.bikewalkmadison.org Join our group on Facebook! _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org
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