Thank God the council is on the right side on this issue. It would be a shame to turn Lake Street into a freeway. Most assuredly, it would be a huge slam to all those business owners that have worked so hard to revitalize the corridor. Parking is integral to the success of those businesses. If it takes a little longer to navigate down Lake Street I for one am willing to pay that price. I do it nearly daily now and I just expect it as part of the urban fabric.
If you have any doubt about how devastating the freeway affect can be on a major commercial corridor just drive down University Avenue in St. Paul. YUK! I am sure the Mayor understands the importance of creating a vibrant urban corridor, especially if we are going to see the area around the Midtown Exchange grow into a revitalized destination location. Just look at Franklin Avenue if you have any doubt. It's fabulous and they allowed for parking there. Before they made the curb cuts the detractors were saying there would be traffic jams back to St. Paul. It didn't happen. I hope the council stands firm on this issue. Alot of people are depending on it. Barb Lickness Whittier ===== "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
