Oklahoma City Light Rail?
July 07, 2005
I attended a public meeting about upcoming transit modifications in the OKC metro. It was interesting and informative. And, of course, it had its token local wacko activist woman. She is extremely adament about providing public transportation for people with disabilities… especially in rural areas (i.e. gravel roads). I thought her needs and ideas were quite out-of-line of the discussion at hand.
The transportation study being discussed regards dedicated right-of-way transit projects. The ideas being discussed range from HOV lanes to streetcars. There are opinions about all of the options, but I was pleased to see that the local leaders are discussing all options. We’ll see where the study leads - it’s only half-completed. Another round of public meetings comes in September, and the final round comes in November. It’s exciting to actually live in an area where light rail and/or streetcars may be coming to fruition. Better than Detroit/SE Michigan, that’s for sure. :)
Posted by paul at July 7, 2005 09:23 PM
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Brandon said on July 10, 2005 01:14 AMIt's funny how you completely ignored Ann Arbor public issues when you were here, even at the peak of my fing involvement in such things when I lived with you, and now you are hard core OKC.
Christa said on July 11, 2005 11:02 AMWell Paul lives in OKC now. Whereas in Ann Arbor he just sort of resided there. Why get involved in things when you know you dont want to spend a lot of time there, and you're busy with a masters program? Hm maybe I'm missing the hilarity of this all.
Paul said on July 11, 2005 12:54 PMThat's why she's my girl! She knows what's up.
kris said on July 11, 2005 04:19 PMhey, don't knock the token local wacko activist woman. i'm one of those. :) and i see what christa is saying. it's much more fun to put forth lots of energy and time when it's your home. which ann arbor is to brandon-right?