Someone emailed me to ask what had happened at the Tuesday MB Village board meeting and whether comments/emails/call were still needed.
I asked Satya Rhodes-Conway, and while she didn't attend, she gave me this report from feedbavk she heard from various folks that were there. 1. The Board only received public comment Tuesday, and they did not vote. 2. That means that your comments and input are still relevant. Satya thinks the board will vote soon - maybe at their next meeting, whenever that is. 3. David Dryer, City of Madison Traffic Engineer presented information on the project and process from the City's perspective and answered questions, but did not stay for the full meeting. 4. Reports are that quite a few seniors testified that they felt unsafe crossing Sherman as it is now and wanted a safer street. I'm assuming that means that they are in favor. 5. There is considerable public support for the change, but obviously it is not universal. Change makes many people nervous, and there is lots of skepticism, just as there was in Madison. In addition, there's still a feeling in MB that this is somehow being foisted upon them by the City, and they weren't consulted in a timely manner. Anyway, that's the information I have. If anyone on the list attended, maybe you can give more or better information. Also, as mentioned above, your input is still need to the MB Village Board and the Village Administrator: Tim Krueger Tim Krueger <[email protected]> If you have friends, family, or other contacts in MB, they would be the best ones to make contact. Not that Madison residents or other non-MB-ites don't count, but elected and appointed officials always are more interested in the opinions and influence of their own constituents. Thanks to everyone who has pitched in to help make Sherman Ave safer! Robbie Webber Transportation Policy Analyst State Smart Transportation Initiative www.ssti.us 608-263-9984 (o) [email protected]
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