Charleston Moves, with other community-based organizations, has begun discussions with officials of Charleston County to point out overall shortcomings in the approach taken to road design by "Roadwise," comprised of county officials and members of a consulting group hired by the county.
Specifically, Charleston Moves is challenging the notion that more cars can only be handled by wider roads with more lanes and (often) higher speed limits. Our belief is that these roads can be a blight on communities, dividing them, creating peril for cyclists and pedestrians while destroying vistas as well.
On the radar screeen right now: Maybank Highway and Johnny Dodds Boulevard (Rte. 17).
Charlestonians will understand when we compare plans for these roads with existing roads we know such as Sam Rittenburg Boulevard and Rivers Avenue.
Why should we create more ugly, unfriendly places such as this?
In the coming days and weeks, there will be more meetings about this, with more announcements.
Visit this blog often for updates!
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