Mayor Lobbying For Interstate Bridge

Fairhope, Alabama

ON INTERSTATE 10

Mayor Kant (right)
Mayor Kant, Commissioner Chris Elliot and other local officials are in Washington today seeking support for the proposed bridge over the Mobile River.

Meetings are scheduled with Congressional leaders as well as the Dept. of Transportation and others in the Executive Branch.



CITY'S BIKE COMMITTEE WEIGHS IN

At its last meeting, Fairhope's Pedestrian and Bike Committee expressed support for including a bike path in the plans for the bridge; and hoped the mayor and city council would consider passing a resolution to that effect.


COMMITTEE TO BE REFORMED


Chairman Molly Peterson

A new mission statement and bylaws for a re-formed committee were discussed, possibly based upon those of the city's Environmental Committee.

Last Spring, the mayor said he wants to expand the committee to assist in building support and seek funding (grants) for more sidewalks, bike paths, and trails in the Fairhope area.

The new committee will report to the city council, not the planning commission as now.

Applications may be obtained from the city clerk's office, for those interested (click).


'WALK-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY' DESIGNATION SOUGHT



It was decided to proceed with the application seeking 'Walk-Friendly' status for the city, possibly beginning with a presentation to the city council sometime in November.

Cities are awarded bronze, silver or gold designations; Fairhope would be the first city in Alabama to qualify.

According to its website (click):

"Walk Friendly Communities is a national recognition program developed to encourage towns and cities across the U.S. to establish or recommit to a high priority for supporting safer walking environments. The WFC program will recognize communities that are working to improve a wide range of conditions related to walking, including safety, mobility, access, and comfort."




Comments

Anonymous said…
As long as they make the road wide enough to accommodate both cars and bikes, not like the skinny little streets of Fairhope.
Anonymous said…
Fairhope needs parking.....
Anonymous said…
Got that right!
Anonymous said…
The Mayor should buy a condo in DC. That way he could pay for his own lodging while he visits his daughter in Washington D.C. We pay thousands for him to travel the world and he keeps his sky miles......what a great little village!!!!!!!
Anonymous said…
:)
Anonymous said…
I like skinny streets.. easier for pedestrians .
Anonymous said…
the big parking structure is always half empty ...
Anonymous said…
he wants Obama's job now!
Anonymous said…
Why don't they just hire a lobbyist to do it for them? Save so many trips.