It isn’t just Richmond Avenue folks who are upset with Metro’s proposed rail alignments; residents in the Third Ward are not happy with Metro’s plan to run light rail through TSU, according to a recent Chronicle story:
“It shouldn’t have even been an option,” said Ed Banks, who describes himself as a community activist and said he has lived in Third Ward for 50 years.
Banks said traffic disruptions have long been a concern for the TSU campus.
“Fifteen years ago, it was agreed to close Wheeler Street to through-traffic on the campus. Now Metro wants to run a rail straight through the middle of the thing,” he said. “The rail is not an option that Third Ward residents are going to put up with. This is not just me talking.”
Which city council member represents this district and is that person sticking up for his or her constituents? He or she would have to cross Mayor White, though, so that might be uncomfortable. Still, that IS the job of a city councilor.
Then Rad Sallee tells us today of concerns about the proposed East End Bus Rapid Transit line (that was originally supposed to be a light rail line). There’s too much meat in the story to excerpt — you really need to read the whole piece to get a grasp of the varied options and concerns.
What is very clear is that Mayor White and Metro officials have more work to do selling their new and improved Metro Solutions.
