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Not one mention of the parking ramps that we have in the general area. Why is that Duluthians refuse to use parking ramps…maybe it’s because one would need to walk a bit.
Popp’s presentation did not reference parking ramp usage rates or parking ramps at all.
Not one mention from the investigative reporter either.
We also didn’t mention that employees at the Center for American Indian Resources strongly oppose removing parking from the lower side of 4th Street. We could always just post full transcripts of entire meetings and leave it at that, but in articles we generally focus on certain things–in this case, on the plan itself, and what commissioners had to say about it.
However, we do not expect that anything we do will ever be enough for the chronically unsatisfied Mr. Casey.
I am guessing that another reason ramps are not used is the cost. The 4th street parking is free.
I heard that Essentia was present and supportive of the project. Maybe the Monitor could have reported on their support.
Essentia Transportation Services Manager Shawna Mullen spoke at the meeting. She said:
“We support the safety improvements proposed as part of this upcoming street reconstruction project, including and especially the addition of street trees … The built environment in the neighborhood is one of five social determinants of health, so safe streets and transportation dictate a person’s ability to travel to work, school, healthcare, and other daily needs, and trees contribute to safety, quality of life, and overall well-being. Given all that, we just want to express our support for the prioritization of safety, quality of life, and neighborhood improvements and that will result from the addition of the proposed safety improvements and street trees for all users over the maximization of street parking at all costs.”
Currently, the two blocks of 4th Street which pass Essentia are already no-parking on the lower side, so parking in that section would not be affected by the project.