Tuesday June 3, 2003 8:00 AM
For immediate release:
"Neighbors stand united to slow traffic in their neighborhood"
On Thursday June 5th at the corner of Broadway Ave. and Marshall St. NE. residents from the Marshall Terrace, Bottineau, Sheridan, Nicollet Island East Bank and Saint Anthony West neighborhood groups will stage a vigil between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and again between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to encourage traffic on Marshall St. NE to slow down to the speed limit of 30 MPH.
This is to coincide with the distribution of yard signs up and down Marshall St. encouraging the motorists to do the same thing.
To help convince the motorists of their resolve to slow traffic in their neighborhoods, citizens will as well be participating in a "rolling blockade". Two or more vehicles will be circulating in tandem between the north end of Marshall St. NE by the Excel Energy plant on 31st and Marshall and the 1st Ave. bridge in downtown Minneapolis. The cars will have obvious banners encouraging the motorists to take note of their average speed on Marshall St. NE. The "blockade" is to continue driving side by side at posted speed limits on Marshall St. daily during rush hours to slow the traffic down.
"We hope that our resolve and determination in this matter will enlighten those people traveling in our neighborhoods that we live, work and play on Marshall St. NE as well. We encourage all motorists to slow down and take in all that our historic and vibrant communities have to offer."
For details and or questions please contact our respective neighborhood groups or contact Valdis Rozentals 612-623-4005 (home office) 612-325-4698 (cell).
