Rte 42 update 5/29
I'm still looking for answers on the delays faced by the Rte 42 project. (Click on the two inset images to see the DOTs May 11 response to a December 21, 2006 inquiry.)
For me, questions 4 & 5 were the most important questions:
Questions 4 & 5 - What criteria are used by the State Department of Transportation to determine eligible projects? Once these projects are deemed to be "eligible," how are these projects prioritized?
Answers 4 & 5 - All proposed improvements to the State's transportation infrastructure (including roadways, bridges, mass transit, etc.) may be considered "eligible" projects. While there is no formal "prioritization" process, clearly improvement projects that address serious safety deficiencies (support by accident data) warrant the department's immediate attention.
That is a serious flaw in the DOT. Their department is so big, they should have criteria by which they formally prioritize their projects. The legislature should force the hand of the DOT and demand they begin using criteria to prioritize their projects.
Regardless, based on the DOT response I'm not surprised that the Rte 42 project continues to be delayed year after year (I think it's about ten years now). Perhaps the only way to make the Rte 42 project happen is to do what does not seem to have happened... have someone advocate for it.
Tim White
Town Council, 4th District
11 comments:
Tim
Give it up-they are going to do it when they want to-and move on to other stuff-it is like you are still angry over the last election-you lost and Vickie won and you need to move on-the bitter thing will put you in league with Schrumm and Orsini and Ruocco
What is it with you "bitter" labelers? Show me your smile button when George Bush's name comes up.
Tim is concerned about a state road that is in the fourth district. His constituents suffer from the flooding impacts associated with its drainage problems and anyone using that road understands the problems with the sharp curve at King Road.
Tim is for better...not bitter. Of course you are advising Tim to move on which is what you "Move-on" folks are all about. Why bother trying to solve anything...just attach a label to Republicans.
Never Bitter...Tim Slocum
Thanks, Tims! This is an important issue in the fourth district.
sz
10:50 How does Rep. Nardello relate to this post? I didn't mention her.
TS & SZ... thanks.
The Republicans in Cheshire remind me of lemons and limes
Lemons and limes adds zest to foods, drinks and politics. Thanks. Back to Rt 42. I think the town should pursue this like they did the north-end problem.
They leave a bitter taste and it is very hard to get rid of. Most are turned off
Don't use them. It's that simple . You have a choice.
If Republicans are lemons and limes that leaves an opening for Democrats to be prunes and pickles. The other possibilities include nut bread, fruit cake, fruit salad, etc.
if any of you lived in the affected area of rt 42 then you would know what is going on. tim is dealing with this because the people who live in his district asked him to help. next time it rains (hard), drive down rt 42 and look in the back yards, then post something stupid......thanks for all your help so far tim....
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