"It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage, than the creation of a new system. For the initiator has the enmity of all who would profit by the preservation of the old institutions and merely lukewarm defenders in those who would gain by the new ones." Machiavelli
Suburban SpeedwayBy Urban Dweller, Section Diaries
Tonight, August 1st at 6pm, there will be an informational meeting about the Delaware Ave roadway "improvement" project.
If you are at all interested in seeing how the city will be catering to the needs of working Delmartians who flee the city between the hours of 4-6pm, please stop by the VFW at 525 Delaware Ave tonight. Residents of Delaware Ave and fellow cyclists have been lobbying for bike lanes along this corridor, but we've been told that this type of forward thinking is not feasible because it will hurt businesses and would require cooperation with multi-national National Grid. The city has an opportunity to turn this already pedestrian-friendly neighborhood into a real gem. Come out tonight to hear the arguments against providing for the citizens who travel via foot, bike, wheelchair, etc... every day. Those of us who don't drive, or choose not to really need your support.
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