Commissioner Young's comment on the futility of efforts to curb speeding on the parkways is both disappointing and unfortunate in light of the wealth of practical evidence and research data available on effective traffic calming measures. While I recognize that Ms. Young's viewpoint does not constitute official MPRB policy, it may reflect the board's unofficial position. I hope this isn't the case. According to its web site, the Park Board has not yet set an official policy on traffic issues.
In 1997, in response to citizen concerns, the MPRB commissioned the "Parkway Traffic Study," a joint undertaking of a Citizen Advisory Committee, MPRB staff, and technical experts. The group examined the various problems of traffic on the parkways and made specific recommendations for calming traffic and enhancing pedestrian and bicycle safety. Based on the committee's recommendations, the Park Board instituted traffic calming test measures for evaluation. Perhaps someone with knowledge of these efforts could inform the list of the project's current status. For a look at what many believe is a model traffic calming program, see: http://www.trans.ci.portland.or.us/trafficcalming/default.htm A clearinghouse on traffic calming issues may also be found at: http://www.ite.org/traffic/index.html Dennis Jon Fuller - Park District 6 _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
