ReThink280 Updates Feb 17. 2010 | Comments (0)
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ALDOT's $800 million U.S. 280
Expansion Project will bypass vital business districts in the western
section and create a commercial wasteland in the eastern section where
established businesses thrive today. It will devastate real estate
values in the historic residential neighborhoods west of I-459 and will
harm the residential neighborhoods to the east tomorrow as business and
development shift beyond Eagle Point. Tax revenues, property values, air
and water quality, transit options, quality of life -- all will be
diminished if this massive project is allowed to go forward.
The
Birmingham
metro region has grown past the point where ALDOT can build a project
the size of the current concept and hope for a good outcome without
regard to the surrounding communities, businesses, or future transit
options. We can and we must do better.
By
signing this petition, you are registering your opposition to ALDOT's
U.S. 280 Expansion Project. Your submission, along with
all those who sign this petition, will be
sent to both government and community leaders to raise awareness of the
widespread opposition to the proposed expanded roadway. Please use the "Email friends" tab above
to let your friends and family know about this
important petition.