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Letter: Coleman right on roads

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Staff

Dan Coleman’s comments on the connector road policy are very much on target.  It is reassuring to see that the board of aldermen is beginning to recognize that the policy cannot achieve objectives that are intrinsically conflicting.  You cannot preserve or enhance “connectivity” of adjacent neighborhoods if you destroy their quiet residential character by opening them to a large volume of vehicular traffic.  It is unfortunate that the policy that has been in place for so long does not take into account the idiosyncrasies of each situation, and poses a threat to the quality of life in affected neighborhoods. 

This has put the board in the position of appearing insensitive to the concerns of the people directly affected by their decisions.  Perhaps, with Coleman’s scholarly recognition of the complexities of the problem, the Board can revise its longstanding rigid policy and take the time to examine the unique conditions in each situation where the issue arises. 

Frank Stallone
Carrboro

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