7/7/07

Dear Neighbors,

The City of East Lansing is inviting public comment on potential improvements to Hagadorn Road.

If you are willing to share your opinions on this matter, PLEASE READ ON…

WHAT?
The City has hired DLZ Michigan, Inc. and created a Stakeholder Committee to determine “optimal transportation facilities” for Hagadorn Road between Haslett Rd. and Grand River Ave.   

WHAT CAN I DO?
Send comments to Todd Sneathen (Director of Public Works) at  tsneath@cityofeastlansing.com.  Please CC Wes Butch at DLZ at wbutch@dlz.com and LeRoy at harveyL3@msu.edu.

IS THERE A DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS? 
I’m not sure, but NOW is probably a good time!  If you send them by Monday or Tuesday, they’re more likely to arrive by the next Stakeholder Committee meeting on Wednesday eve. 

WHO?
You!  Perspectives from those who live and/or work in East Lansing are particularly encouraged at this time.

WHAT SHOULD I SAY?
While many of you probably share an interest in a more pedestrian and bike-friendly roads and neighborhoods – please share your thoughts even if you disagree with this perspective.  If you’d like more information on this topic, visit www.re-news.net/cto .  This site also has a link to MidMEAC’s website where you can voice your support for bike lanes in the entire region.  There are about 25 other roads in the Lansing area that are ripe for “buffer lanes”, wide shoulders, road diets, etc.

WHAT’s YOUR PERSPECTIVE?
Since you asked ; - )… I feel that walkable and bikable roads/communities are key to a healthy, sustainable, affordable, safe, clean, attractive, and fun community.  (Plus -- they’ll make a much greater dent in our oil dependence than ethanol or biodiesel ever will).  A road diet on Hagadorn (3 auto lanes, 2 bike lanes) and other roads in the area, will have a huge positive impact on the entire region.  There may be some mild inconvenience for a few people, but traffic flow rates may actually improve, sidewalks and roads will feel much safer for all – including motorists.

WHAT IF I ALREADY WROTE A LETTER/E-MAIL?
Please do so again.  Several of you have already commented – THANK YOU.  You can say the same thing if you like.  See past comments that I’m aware of at www.re-news.net/marble/hagadorn.htm or
http://www.re-news.net/marble/hagadorn/october_letters_from_citizens.htm

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Enjoy the summer!  Take a walk!  Spread the word!  Share this e-mail with others.  If you have questions, please feel free to e-mail me at harveyL3@msu.edu or call me at 505-2809.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your perspectives… even if you disagree with me.

Sincerely,

LeRoy Harvey
www.leroyharvey.net

PS Apologies for duplicate postings.