Although I'm not thrilled about the last minute change, I think it is due to the DOT suddenly realizing that their office would not be big enough for the number of people expected.
As to bike-unfriendly, yeah, not great, although it's really not so bad if you don't go out via E Washington. At least it's easier to find. Most people have absolutely no idea where Wright St is, and kept asking me "Is that the DMV office?" (No, the DMV office is on the other side of Stoughton Rd.) One other positive of the location change: There is a press conference scheduled by supporters just before the meeting, and at least they won't have to stand outside in the cold/rain/snow/wind/whatever. Robbie Webber Bike Walk Madison Steering Committee www.bikewalkmadison.org Join our group on Facebook! On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 5:43 PM, tim wong <[email protected]> wrote: > are they trying to minimize attendance by changing the meeting location at > the last minute and then holding it at a very bike-unfriendly location? I > would out near East Towne tonight and almost got hit twice by motorists who > basically are only looking for car headlights. > > On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 5:24 PM, Robbie Webber <[email protected]> > wrote: >> >> NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION SINCE PREVIOUS ALERTS! >> Now at Crowne Plaza, , 4402 East Washington Ave. (across from East Towne.) >> >> Calling all rail supporters! >> >> It’s time to come together and let our state officials know WE SUPPORT >> HIGH-SPEED RAIL. >> >> Transportation officials from Wisconsin and Minnesota have come >> together to make a plan for connecting our cities with inter-city >> passenger rail--and they want to know what you think! >> >> WisDOT is holding open house public meetings about the state of >> passenger rail in Wisconsin. The Madison meeting is this coming >> Tuesday, December 7, 5:00-7:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza, 4402 East >> Washington Ave. (across from East Towne.) >> >> What an opportunity to show that Wisconsinites want to modernize our >> transportation system. We want to create the jobs and boost the >> economy with efficient passenger rail. We want to connect our cities >> with the rest of the Midwest and we want to start NOW. >> >> But we need to show up. State officials have said that they think the >> success or failure of these hearings could make or break the HSR >> project in WI. If tons of supporters turn out for these hearings, or >> at least many more supporters than opponents, then we can persuade >> Governor-Elect Walker to move forward with this landmark project. >> >> So come by the public meeting, bring you friends, and voice your >> support! Please pass this message on to your family, friends and >> colleagues. >> >> More information can be found at the Minnesota DOT web site: >> http://www.dot.state.mn.us/passengerrail/mwrri/phase7.html >> >> Robbie Webber >> Bike Walk Madison Steering Committee >> www.bikewalkmadison.org >> Join our group on Facebook! >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikies mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org > > > > -- > If you would like to sign a petition opposing Williamson St. Coop's > permanent driveway, go to the link > http://www.PetitionOnline.com/coop9876/petition.html .Even if you've signed > the paper copy, sign this one especially if you have a comment to add. Or > buy a T-shirt: STOP THE DRIVEWAY. Inquire here. > > _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org
