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jgweiss t1_ivrsm52 wrote

Reply to comment by keepseeing444 in Another person hit on 139 and Baldwin Ave. by Swiminbleach

'damper' is an understatement; he is refusing to hear any support for the city's safety plan. I'm not sure if there is more support in and around ward c for or against the plan, but I can promise Richie doesn't know either.

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Swiminbleach OP t1_ivs3tfv wrote

I have a call with him tomorrow. The (one of many) issues is that the city and the state don’t want to take responsibility for the road. I’ve been going back and forth with both. They blame each other.

Unfortunately, this idea of a bike lane needs to be thrown out the window. Maybe down the line it can work, but people need to stop focusing on that. Richard is not going to go for that and I would rather focus on what could actually be an improvement instead of asking for a bike lane.

I’m excited to talk to him, and I demanded to know more information about that poor woman who passed away. Her family was left to their own devices and had a hire a lawyer. I need to get in contact with them again.

I’ve also thought about contacting Cbs or another major news organization to highlight this dangerous road.

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jgweiss t1_ivswjpb wrote

maybe thats my problem, i still think he should listen to all his constituents, not just the ones who dont want bike lanes. personally i still have hope for summit ave, as there are very few parking spots connecting the heights to mcginley sq (there are NINE spaces between pershing field and newark ave).

but good luck! fair warning: you are likely not going to speak with him, but his chief of staff ... Pam is the one true Ward C councilperson

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