The city council's Public Works committee has been discussing many issues of importance. Seriously! The Public Works committee decides the philosophy of why, how, and when the largest portion of the city's more than $50,000,000.00 budget will be spent.
The Public Works committee recently discussed revisions to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy. Careful consideration is being given to implementing policies that are governed by "sound engineering judgement", while at the same time satisfying the desires of residents.
The Public Works committee minutes from 9/17/07 contains the following:
"Alderman Ryan stated that he agreed with #8 of the Engineering Criteria that requires a resident petition to have 75% support prior to implementation of a traffic calming measure, though he noted it was a philosophical issue."
And for multi-unit condominium developments with variances beyond the zoning code? What is Alderman Ryan's philosophy on resident support for that?
October 4, 2007
The Tao of Traffic Calming.
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Ok, what's a "traffic calming measure"?????
;-) Sorry, we hadn't considered that people may not know.
Think speed humps, traffic circles, road striping, etc. Things that are designed to slow traffic.
This then means 75% of people have to be for a speed hump before the City will install them?
Yes, 75% of the residents surveyed through an area petition, and to gain the affirmative support of Alderman Ryan too.
I would hope that the PRU would followup on stories, unlike local papers. As an example the campaign phone in the ayor's office. The mayor being able to enter into council meetings. The police station, etc.
Hello AJ,
Yes, we try to do that in a timely and relevant way.
Patience, AJ. Patience.
;-)
The PRU Crew
From the PR JOurnal, Garontakos also commented about how long dealer-closing negotiations usually take.
"Anywhere from 6 months to 18 months," she said. When asked the shortest amount of time such negotiations could take, she replied, "Depending on the situation, I imagine a few months." Napleton announced the closure only 10 weeks after the council approved the agreement.
Where are the Feds when we need them? This group of alder puppets is trying their best to live up to Cook County standards.
A. J.
According to the current issue of the Advocate, Howard may have left us with a $350,000 tollway wall bill.
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