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Public Meeting to Discuss Reconfigured Prince Scheduled

Mayor Heidi Davison has placed the proposed reconfiguration of Prince Avenue from Milledge to Pulaski for consideration on the November 1 voting agenda.

A community meeting to discuss this issue is scheduled for October 13, at 7 p.m., in the ARMC Medical Services building 3rd floor auditorium.

A few weeks ago BikeAthens launched the “Make Prince Safe Now!” campaign, designed to rally public support behind implementing long-awaited traffic-calming measures on Prince Avenue when the street is repaved in early October. As it stands, Prince from downtown to Milledge will be repaved and striped as it appears today: four lanes for cars, no new safety measures for people. However, BikeAthens has learned that new striping on the road will be temporary, and can easily be changed from four lanes to three depending on the outcome of the commission vote.

It is extremely important that ALL who support people-friendly streets attend the October 13 forum. Prince serves many neighborhoods in many ways and its design should not be limited to accommodate one mode of transportation to the exclusion of all others. The public has repeatedly asked the ACC government to expand transportation options on Prince over the last several years, and the October repaving represents the best chance for Athenians to see their vision become reality.

The October 13 forum is just one of several opportunities to show support for a safer Prince. Here's a rundown:

• October 20: Mayor and commission agenda setting session. City Hall at 7 p.m.
• November 1: Mayor and commission regular session. City Hall at 7 p.m.
• Call, write or e-mail the mayor and your commissioners: http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/commission/.
• Look for a bright green pre-stamped "Make Prince Safe Now!" postcard at your favorite neighborhood business, sign and mail it to City Hall. If you can't find a card, Make Prince Safe Now! materials are also available to print from the BikeAthens web site (pdf).

Related media articles:

• "3-laning Prince gains new momentum," Athens Banner-Herald, Sept. 30.
http://onlineathens.com/stories/093005/new_20050930056.shtml
• "Three For Free," Flagpole, Sept. 28.
http://www.flagpole.com/articles.php?fp=5631

Let's make Prince safe - now!


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