The $4.1 billion Ohio River Bridges Project continues to be the big issue in the city, which is gaining traction as a campaign issue in the 2010 mayoral race. The recent bi-state authority meeting had a strong contingent of anti-toll protesters who dominated the presentation. And the folks over at 8664.org have released a new video that represents their side of the story and may give the movement more momentum.
The grassroots organization says the juggernaut projects represents the “previous generation’s inability to overcome powerful special interests.”
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6qNMJMdDUY[/youtube]
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Agreed. Since it’s inception, 8664 has passed from the fringe into what will one day be considered the ‘new standard’ in design. Progressive cities all over the world are doing the exact opposite of the (downtown portion of the) ORBP, and are flourishing because of it. Our government needs to wake up before they bury us in their ineptitude, and make our city a pitiable place.
Random thoughts, observations:
1. “Gaining traction”??? Tyler was at 7 percent in mayoral candidate poll.
2. A lake shore model does not fit a riverfront. For one thing, lakes don’t flood.
3. Elevated highways are elevated for a reason — a very good reason. (See No. 2)
4. Does anyone seriously believe the Federal Highway Administration is going to permit — much less fund — removal of its Interstate 64??
5. And if you think Federal Highways doesn’t hold such a veto, you have been seriously misinformed.
Vietnam1971,
1) The post talks about the issue gaining traction, not Allen’s campaign. The issue is indeed gaining new traction as of late.
2) The parkway wouldn’t necessarily be at the lowest possible surface level. That’s a matter of design, and engineers can come up with a solution that ameliorates your concern.
3) To obstruct the view of and access to our area’s greatest natural asset?
4) It wouldn’t be the first time. Plenty of precedents.
5) FUD.
Yes, the “solution that ameliorates (my) concern” would be a floodwall. But I suppose it could be decorated with a nice mural.
The area covered by a 100-year flood “wouldn’t necessarily be at the lowest possible surface level,” either.
FUD???
Placing a 40-45 MPH parkway with pedestrian overpasses at a 25 or 30 year flood level would be an excellent compromise that would allow Louisville to compete for the best workers in the 21st century.
FUD stands for Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt
Spreading FUD is a tactic often used by the natural losing side of an argument.
I think Magruder is O.K.!
Is he a republican?