If you've always thought that the city should have safer streets, but you weren't sure that you could do anything regarding the issue... here's your chance. Take a few seconds out of your day and help Green Options Buffalo (more on that group later) get the message out to members of our Common Council who are involved with the Community Development Committee. After the form letter are the names and contact information for the council members. This is a timely issue, so please consider contacting you representatives today. Form letter:
Dear Common Council Member,
I am writing you today to express my support for the Complete Streets proposal submitted to your Legislative Committee by the Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Board on February 12, 2008.
Unfortunately, past trends in transportation and urban design have rendered our roadways unfriendly and even dangerous, especially for pedestrians, bicyclists, children and those with physical disabilities. A new movement as sprung up across America to complete our streets.
As clearly outlined in the proposal, the Complete Streets initiative greatly increases the safety and usability of roadways and promises to improve the overall condition of our community. Complete Streets initiatives have been adopted on over 50 localities across the country, including Seattle, Salt Lake City and the state of Illinois. It would be of great benefit to our city of Buffalo to join in this movement towards safer and more functional roadways.
I strongly encourage you to support the Complete Streets initiative. The people of this community will thank you for it.
Sincerely,
Common Council Contact Info:
Chair, Community Development Committee: Council Member Michael J. LoCurto | 1401 City Hall | Buffalo, NY 14202 | (716) 851-5155 | mlocurto@city-buffalo.com
Other members of the Community Development Committee:
Council Member Richard A. Fontana | Phone: 716-851-5151 | Fax: (716)851-5141 | E-mail: rfontana@city-buffalo.com
Council Member Joseph Golombek Jr. – Legislative Committee Chair | 1502 City Hall | Buffalo, NY 14202 | Phone: (716) 851-5116 Fax: (716) 851-5648 | Email: jgolombek@ch.ci.buffalo.ny.us
Council Member David Rivera | 1504 City Hall | Buffalo, NY 14202 | Phone: 851-5125 | Email: darivera@city-buffalo.com
Council Member Demone A. Smith | Phone: 716-851-5145 | 1316-A City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202