If anyone wants to go via "deathmobile," I can offer a ride. > 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! >>> >>> Its 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 > >
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