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Latest post made by Peter Fleck at 2008 May 30 23:48 UTC

From: Sheldon Mains Date: 2008 May 27 14:14 UTC Short link

Here is a summary of the current DRAFT of the vision statement:

"We envision Franklin Avenue as a well designed place that reflects the
urban character of the Seward neighborhood.
"We envision Franklin Avenue as an active, interesting and safe place for
all pedestrians.
"We envision Franklin Avenue as a destination that draws people into our
unique neighborhood.
"We envision Seward as a place where a strong local economy and grass-roots
activism meet.
"We envision Franklin Avenue as a well-cared for and well maintained place
where people can gather throughout the day and into the evening during all
seasons.
"We envision Franklin Avenue as a place that contributes to the
environmental health of both our neighborhood and the world."

Take a look at the whole draft vision statement at
http://www.FranklinAvenue.us

Then tell us what you think either at the SNG Board Meeting/Pot luck on
Wednesday at Matthews or join one of the task force meetings (meeting times
and locations at http://www.FranklinAvenue.us
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From: Peter Fleck Date: 2008 May 28 03:42 UTC Short link

This sounds great. Thanks for all the work that went into it.

I do hope we can make Franklin Avenue pedestrian friendly. It really
isn't right now. I would love to see something like they did to
Franklin where it crosses Phillips Neighborhood.

We need more safe crossing areas.

Peter

On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 9:14 AM, Sheldon Mains <email obscured>> wrote:
> Here is a summary of the current DRAFT of the vision statement:
>
> "We envision Franklin Avenue as a well designed place that reflects the
> urban character of the Seward neighborhood.
> "We envision Franklin Avenue as an active, interesting and safe place for
> all pedestrians.
> "We envision Franklin Avenue as a destination that draws people into our
> unique neighborhood.
> "We envision Seward as a place where a strong local economy and grass-roots
> activism meet.
> "We envision Franklin Avenue as a well-cared for and well maintained place
> where people can gather throughout the day and into the evening during all
> seasons.
> "We envision Franklin Avenue as a place that contributes to the
> environmental health of both our neighborhood and the world."
>
> Take a look at the whole draft vision statement at
> http://www.FranklinAvenue.us
>
> Then tell us what you think either at the SNG Board Meeting/Pot luck on
> Wednesday at Matthews or join one of the task force meetings (meeting times
> and locations at http://www.FranklinAvenue.us
> ................................
> Sheldon Mains Consulting
> Technology solutions for nonprofit organizations.
> 612-618-7149, <email obscured>
> http://www.SheldonMains.com/
> Blog: http://RandomStuffFromSheldon.blogspot.com/
> Twitter.com: sheldonM
> 2718 East 24th Street
> Minneapolis, Minnesota  55406
>
>
>
> Sheldon Mains
> Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis
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From: Fred Kreider Date: 2008 May 30 03:22 UTC Short link

This is an idea for the Movement Task Force vision statement.  I don't know if
it would enhance or detract from the goals of the task force.

What about making Franklin Ave a one-way westbound from Riverside to 20th Ave,
and 9th Street a one-way eastbound (it already is) from 20th Ave to Riverside.

But to take it a step further, reduce the westbound one-way Franklin Ave to one
lane, and a bike lane on each side:  southside of Franklin would be an
eastbound bike lane (because it is a natural extension for bikers going TO the
Franklin ave bridge) and the northside of Franklin would be a westbound lane
(because it is a natural extension for bikers coming FROM the Franklin ave
bridge.)

From: Becca Vargo Daggett Date: 2008 May 30 23:02 UTC Short link

Ironic suggestion, given downtown is converting to two-way streets.
I do like the one-lane and bikes suggestion, but can't imagine it
would get far.

Becca Vargo Daggett
<email obscured>
763.656.3982
Sent with my iPhone (please excuse any typos)

From: Peter Fleck Date: 2008 May 30 23:48 UTC Short link

This is the type of thinking we need if we are to encourage bike
riding in the city. This would serve the U of M well and I'm sure see
lots of use by students. It could make for a really lovely Franklin
Avenue experience.

Until we curb the traffic flow on Franklin, it's just not pedestrian
friendly. I've heard that a pedestrian crossing will be put in place
on 24th Avenue. Robin or Cam, can you tell us the progress on that? It
is very difficult crossing during rush hour.

Peter

On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 10:24 PM, Fred Kreider <email obscured>> wrote:
> This is an idea for the Movement Task Force vision statement.  I don't know
if it would enhance or detract from the goals of the task force.
>
> What about making Franklin Ave a one-way westbound from Riverside to 20th
Ave, and 9th Street a one-way eastbound (it already is) from 20th Ave to
Riverside.
>
> But to take it a step further, reduce the westbound one-way Franklin Ave to
one lane, and a bike lane on each side:  southside of Franklin would be an
eastbound bike lane (because it is a natural extension for bikers going TO the
Franklin ave bridge) and the northside of Franklin would be a westbound lane
(because it is a natural extension for bikers coming FROM the Franklin ave
bridge.)
>
>
> Fred Kreider
> Seward, Minneapolis
> Info about Fred Kreider: http://forums.e-democracy.org/p/fredkreider
>
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