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74 Comments for "Sen. Larson set to present petitions supporting Hoan Bridge bike path"

1. Hopefully all of those posting in opposition are emailing it to Ms. Gellings.

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   Sheliteguy Nov 29, 2011 2:35 PM

2. You don't have to be a conservative or a pig to recognize a pork barrel.

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   rateman Nov 29, 2011 3:33 PM

3. I support the path. The most economical version would cost about 9 million. To put that number in perspective..... the recent re-surfacing project cost us about 8 million, and is basically just a temporary, disposable band-aid until the re-decking happens. We have a chance to create something that accomodates more than just one mode of transportation, and adds value to a $350 Million project that's expected to last 30 to 40 years.
   Recent stats have shown that bicycle commuting has increased dramatically here in Milwaukee. Many of us do it year-round.Most of us also drive, own homes, and pay taxes.
   If you think the Hoan bike/ped path would be unsafe, you haven't done your homework on the subject. The safety arguments were addressed and dispelled years ago, despite Sheriff Clark's poorly written, barley intelligible "statement" claiming otherwise at the DOT meeting.

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   milwpov Nov 29, 2011 3:36 PM

4. When people on bikes start obeying the traffic laws we have in place now then they can start asking for this. Maybe put up a toll booth for the bike lane to pay for and to maintane it!People who buy gas already pay toward it.

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   Eddie920 Nov 29, 2011 4:11 PM

5. Don't like the Larson comment, but do like the idea of a toll lane

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   Eddie920 Nov 29, 2011 4:13 PM

6. Lets recall Walker for being fiscal sound, but a liberal proposses spending $100 million on a bike path 100 people will use. This state is stupid. And it will cost $100 million. If there's one thing that's certain, and Gov't project will be overbudget, not under budget.
   
   So you liberals all complain about the $100 million in tax breaks Walker is giving to create jobs, but are all gung ho for $100 million bike path that .0000001% of the State population will use.
   
   Pathetic.

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   SB2011GoPack Nov 29, 2011 4:17 PM

7. I get a kick out of these liberals! Never a care in the world as to where the money is going to come frmo for their silly little project! Always willing to waste the taxpayer's dollar for some nickel-dime project that they think is oh-so-trendy. I would recommend that everyone take a little time and drop a letter to the DOT office and tell them to say no to this foolishness.

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   powmda Nov 29, 2011 4:42 PM

8. Correct me if I am wrong, but is the Hoan Bridge not part of an Interstate grade hwy?

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   36miles Nov 29, 2011 5:07 PM

9. Great news! Now those 5,000 people can each cut a check for $1,900 to the State to cover the $9.5M and they can build themselves a bike bridge. Problem solved.

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   Sofine57 Nov 29, 2011 5:42 PM

10. Here's what the law says: 23 USC 217(i) TRANSPORTATION PURPOSE. — No bicycle project may be carried out under this section unless the Secretary has determined that such bicycle project will be principally for transportation, rather than recreation, purposes.
    
    Okay. Show me a study that non-recreational bicyclists will be the principal users of this path before arguing (as proponents do) that 23 USC 217(e) requires this expenditure (AND before arguing so strenuously that it will be great for tourism and other recreational purposes).

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    Car84 Nov 29, 2011 6:14 PM

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