Don't save the train but build a trail. More useful and it will promote a healthier lifestyle. There is too much traffic to walk if there isn't a trailed path.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Love the idea of using the unused and deteriorating railway for a walking trail that will be beneficial for all and help beautify the area.
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Mike Corbett
9 years ago
Before you sign this petition please make sure you are fully informed. There is much more to this issue than the sparse list of alternative facts outlined above. You can find more info at www.savethenickelplate.org and www.betternoblesville.com.
To address them briefly, the Indiana Transportation Museum operated its excursion lines (Polar Bear Express, Fair Train, Pumpkin Train, etc.) without public subsidies for some 30 years before being told to stop last year. The tracks have been judged to be safe by the Federal Railroad Administration. Thousands of people paid $25 each to ride these trains on the rails between Noblesville and Fishers and the ITM would sell out the train at that rate. There is clearly a market for excursion trains.
Last year the museum paid off all its debt, established an endowment and put money in the bank. That's fiscal responsibility not mismanagement. Regarding the "toxic chemical leaks," that charge has been cleared by IDEM as oil that is not toxic. Regardless of who runs the trains, if you rip out the rails you have forever changed an irreplaceable asset that is unique and much more valuable than a trail.
Both Noblesville and Fishers need more trails, but let’s develop them in a responsible way, with a strategy and a plan, and not take a scattershot approach. Be sure you know all the facts before putting your name on a misleading petition like this.
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John Stoller
9 years ago
I would love to see a rails to trails similar to the Monon trail. This would be far superior to the old "Fair Train" used once a year by just a few.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
I would LOVE to see a trail (like the Monon) in lieu of the non-operational railroad. I live 20' from the rail & having a trail system to exercise, etc. would be a welcome improvement. I know a lot of people in Fishers believe we have plenty of trails. However, in my Neighborhood (Princeton Woods), there are NO sidewalks along 131st to safely bike or walk along. Let's help Fishers get moving & healthy! #pavethenickleplate
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Anonymous
9 years ago
I would LOVE to see a trail (like the Monon) in lieu of the non-operational railroad. I live 20' from the rail & having a trail system to exercise, etc. would be a welcome improvement. I know a lot of people in Fishers believe we have plenty of trails. However, in my Neighborhood (Princeton Woods), there are NO sidewalks along 131st to safely bike or walk along. Let's help Fishers get moving & healthy! #pavethenickleplate
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Holly Leib
9 years ago
This would be an awesome and much welcome improvement! It would allow all of the neighborhoods along Allisonville a safe path to ride and walk into Noblesville and support the local businesses and park areas.
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Mark Vershaw
9 years ago
This would be a better use of this rarely used space while increasing property values
Don't save the train but build a trail. More useful and it will promote a healthier lifestyle. There is too much traffic to walk if there isn't a trailed path.
Love the idea of using the unused and deteriorating railway for a walking trail that will be beneficial for all and help beautify the area.
Before you sign this petition please make sure you are fully informed. There is much more to this issue than the sparse list of alternative facts outlined above. You can find more info at www.savethenickelplate.org and www.betternoblesville.com. To address them briefly, the Indiana Transportation Museum operated its excursion lines (Polar Bear Express, Fair Train, Pumpkin Train, etc.) without public subsidies for some 30 years before being told to stop last year. The tracks have been judged to be safe by the Federal Railroad Administration. Thousands of people paid $25 each to ride these trains on the rails between Noblesville and Fishers and the ITM would sell out the train at that rate. There is clearly a market for excursion trains. Last year the museum paid off all its debt, established an endowment and put money in the bank. That's fiscal responsibility not mismanagement. Regarding the "toxic chemical leaks," that charge has been cleared by IDEM as oil that is not toxic. Regardless of who runs the trains, if you rip out the rails you have forever changed an irreplaceable asset that is unique and much more valuable than a trail. Both Noblesville and Fishers need more trails, but let’s develop them in a responsible way, with a strategy and a plan, and not take a scattershot approach. Be sure you know all the facts before putting your name on a misleading petition like this.
I would love to see a rails to trails similar to the Monon trail. This would be far superior to the old "Fair Train" used once a year by just a few.
I would LOVE to see a trail (like the Monon) in lieu of the non-operational railroad. I live 20' from the rail & having a trail system to exercise, etc. would be a welcome improvement. I know a lot of people in Fishers believe we have plenty of trails. However, in my Neighborhood (Princeton Woods), there are NO sidewalks along 131st to safely bike or walk along. Let's help Fishers get moving & healthy! #pavethenickleplate
I would LOVE to see a trail (like the Monon) in lieu of the non-operational railroad. I live 20' from the rail & having a trail system to exercise, etc. would be a welcome improvement. I know a lot of people in Fishers believe we have plenty of trails. However, in my Neighborhood (Princeton Woods), there are NO sidewalks along 131st to safely bike or walk along. Let's help Fishers get moving & healthy! #pavethenickleplate
This would be an awesome and much welcome improvement! It would allow all of the neighborhoods along Allisonville a safe path to ride and walk into Noblesville and support the local businesses and park areas.
This would be a better use of this rarely used space while increasing property values