Do you open your mail?
Kendra January 29th, 2009
I know a lot of people are inundated with junk mail and often throw away unopened anything that looks like it might be junk mail. However, currently Ballard residents are being sent a brochure on Rapid Ride that includes a questionnaire inside to get our feedback on what is the best way to create the new Rapid Ride transit program for Ballard.
Bus ridership in Ballard has steadily been increasing over the years. Initially due to the rise in population in our neighborhood from the many condos being built, then as higher gas prices pushed more people onto public transportation. With gas prices currently at a low not seen in years and the development of new condos halting by the economy it would be very easy to get complacent and stop worrying about our bus system. But we are in a false lull. Eventually, since gasoline is a finite resource prices will shoot back up and once the economy starts to improve developers will move ahead with plans to fill every nook and cranny in Ballard. Now is the time to plan for the future and to borrow the slogan of another campaign, “Yes we can” when it comes to improving our local transportation system. One of the biggest items that needs to be determined is the actual route Rapid Ride will take – should it travel up 15th Ave. NW or follow 24th Ave. NW? So take a moment to fill out the postage paid questionnaire and maybe even attend the next upcoming Open House on Rapid Ride:
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 5:30-7:30pm
Whittier Elementary School Cafeteria
1320 NW 75th St., Seattle
