Fw: Holmes Run Bridge

[Bruce Dwyer]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Dwyer" <ouibike at worldnet.att.net>
To: "del pepper" <delpepper at aol.com>
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 2:41 PM
Subject: Holmes Run Bridge


> I understand that the neighborhood to the east of Holmes Run is upset over
> the new bridge to Cameron Station.  I want you to know that the bicyclists
> and walkers in the City think that the bridge is a wonderful addition to
our
> greenway network so that we can get around our city safely without have to
> resort to using an automobile.  The bridge is an important link for
cyclists
> and walkers, especially those
> in the west end neighborhoods and our new neighbors in Cameron Station.
> One of the bike committee members lives in Cameron Station and he and his
> neighbors were very excited when the bridge was put in and they can't wait
> to use it. This bridge supports non-motorized transportation and all
> the benefits that brings with reduced traffic congestion and cleaner air.
> It will also be an important link to our new destination park in Cameron
> Station.  Parking is going to be problem at the park and this bridge will
be
> an immense help to encourage people to go there by bike, rollerblade, or
> foot.  In the future I think people will love that bridge later when Duke
> St. traffic is so intense that it will be difficult to get out of the
> neighborhood. In fact, I was riding my bike out that way yesterday and
Duke
> St was gridlocked about 3 pm.
> Please support the bridge to help Alexandria with it traffic congerstion
> problems.
> Thanks
>
> Bruce Dwyer
>
>