I understand from previous conversations with WSOR and OCR officials that physical barriers would be installed to prevent peds and bikes from crossing at intersections, not just cars. That's why I called it a "wall" in the Isthmus article.
We asked for the hearings to be held on the east side the last time hearings were scheduled. That was before high speed rail came and interrupted planning for Central Park and everything was put on hold. We got resistance but I agree we should ask again. I copied Curt on this. Marsha ________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] On Behalf Of Patrick Lenon [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 3:23 PM To: [email protected]; Phillips, Rob Cc: Mayor; [email protected]; Morton, Marianne Subject: Re: [Bikies] RR public hearings 610 N Whitney Way 9/27-28 RE closing Blount, Livingston, and Brearly Streets Echoing Charles' thoughts and adding a few: As a frequent Isthmus-crosser by both bike and car, I have to ask how "closed" these streets will be. Even if cars are blocked, there may be significant foot and bike traffic going through these intersections. During the school year this includes hundreds of kids going to and from Marquette/O'Keefe. If the trains start coming through these intersections without horns, I see great potential danger here. Also, when the primary isthmus-crossing arteries like Baldwin are blocked for construction or whatever, their traffic can be offloaded to these other streets. We would lose that option. I would greatly prefer that they install gates and lights and keep the streets open. ------------ Patrick Lenon ________________________________ Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:46:57 -0500 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: [Bikies] RR public hearings 610 N Whitney Way 9/27-28 RE closing Blount, Livingston, and Brearly Streets _____________________________________________ From: STRAWSER, Charles Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 2:33 PM To: Rummel, Marsha; '[email protected]' Cc: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]' Subject: RR public hearings 9/27-28 RE closing Blount, Livingston, and Brearly Streets Hi Marsha and Rob, I was glad to see your comments here: http://www.isthmus.com/isthmus/article.php?article=34086 I realize it’s a long shot, but perhaps the two of you and/or Mayor Soglin could ask the Railroad Commission to hold this meeting, oh, somewhere near the streets the RR is proposing to close. Closing the streets obviously affects everyone whether they drive, walk, or bike. But holding the meeting on the other side of town (610 N Whitney Way) disproportionately affects those people who cross the tracks on foot or by bicycle since they may not even be able to attend the meeting and have their voice heard. I’m sure that there is space available somewhere nearby. MG&E, CommonWealth Development’s Madison Enterprise Center at Baldwin and East Washington seem like likel. I bet Curt Brink would be happy to host the meeting at the Brink Lounge or High Noon Saloon, since closing Blount and Livingston effectively cuts access to his buildings off for half the population of the isthmus. Anyone have his email address? Thanks, Chuck _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org
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