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Community Response To The Proposed Toll-Way for Bandera Road. |
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International
Realty Plus. I was not consulted about
the proposed fly-over prior to council vote.
I don't know any businesses that were. I
think this flyover will hurt businesses,
particularly those who depend on walk in
traffic which requires a significant volume
of traffic. We need for the city
council to help businesses -- not obstruct
them.
Submitted by: Al, B.
Avis Car
Rental. I THINK THIS FLYOVER WILL HURT
MY BUSINESS AND MANY OTHERS THAT OR LOCATED
ON BANDERA RD., PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO
DEPEND ON WALK IN TRAFFIC. WE NEED THE CITY
COUNCIL TO HELP AND SUPPORT BUSINESSES IN
THE LEON VALLEY AREA, NOT OBSTRUCT THEM.
Submitted By: Gerald,G.
Unique
Communications. I believe we should have
a flyover, however, I do not think a toll
should be charged.. My reasons are as follows:
1. A majority of the traffic on Bandera
(Hwy 16) is commuter traffic. Most of these
persons are trying to go from IH 410 to
homes and businesses past Leon Valley. Some
of the traffic is State Hwy 16 traffic that
is going through the scenic route through
the hill country and to Kerrville and
beyond. These people should be able to go
through Leon Valley on the flyover so as to
not impede local traffic and relieve us of
the heavy traffic burden. Without this
traffic, people will feel more comfortable
shopping in Leon Valley. This may bring back
the residents who use Evers Road, Poss Road,
Huebner and Seneca as their only means of
travel in Leon Valley and get them to travel
Bandera where they can shop. I have listened
to many who live in those neighborhoods on
the other side of Evers and they do not like
traveling on Bandera Road because of the
traffic. They would prefer to turn right on
Evers and right on Huebner and shop in that
direction.
2. Leasing agents charge square footage
charges to renters based on vehicle count.
When a majority of the traffic of over
80,000 cars a day is commuter traffic and
have no intention to stop in Leon Valley, then
the local businesses that lease are paying
way to much for their lease. A realistic
traffic count would give the renters a
better chance to get a good rate per square
foot.
3. When vehicles are running at their
optimum and not idling, they put out less
pollution. With all these extra vehicles in
Leon Valley idling at our red lights than we
as residents are breathing in their exhaust
fumes and pollution. Let those vehicles run
at their optimum on the flyover and reduce
the vehicle emissions.
4. I am not moved by the argument that a
flyover will cause businesses that are near
these flyovers to lose business. Look at
Austin IH 35, Hwy 183 flyover; look at San
Antonio
downtown flyovers. The businesses are doing
just fine.
5. I believe there will be a minimum amount
of noise pollution due to the noise
absorbing walls that will relieve the area
of noise from the vehicles.
6. I am of the belief that the construction
will not be that harsh on the businesses. I
base this on watching the construction of a
major 6 mile flyover in Austin. I worked
there and shopped in that area and I had no
real problems with traffic. Most heavy work
will be done at night.
Submitted By: Mike, D. |
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