Below is an email I sent out to a few campaign supporters a week or so ago regarding the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Route currently proposed to run along 9th east. The following are a few of my thoughts on the issue and a short survey about issues in your neighborhood. I invite you to take the survey and let me know what's great about your neighborhood and what could be improved.
-Ryan
Dear Neighbor,
Last week I attended a neighborhood meeting held at Wasatch Elementary School regarding the proposed BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) route. I was impressed with the neighborhood organizers and the attendance numbers.
The presentation was primarily lead by a representative from the Mountainlands Association of Governments. I thought the overall information was useful but I felt the presentation lacked details regarding how the proposed route along 9th East would benefit those surrounding neighborhoods. I'm still learning about this issue but at this point I could not support the 9th East route as proposed.
I am supportive of the BRT project in general. I believe in order for our city to grow and handle that growth we need a reliable public transportation system. I hope that as the Mountainland planners, UTA, UDOT, BYU, and the City evaluate this project that they take into consideration the effects on our traditional neighborhoods.
In these types of situations, my approach as your next City Councilor would be to bring all the stakeholders together to facilitate communication, negotiation, compromise where needed, and ensure the process is fair and transparent to all involved. I am not naïve. I know not everyone will leave the table satisfied. And I’m not sure that’s always possible. Yet still, I will work to ensure everyone’s voice is heard and those who should and need to be at the table will have a seat.
I would appreciate your feedback on the issues most important to you and your neighbors. Please click on the link below to complete a short 5 question survey regarding your neighborhood issues.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/
As always, if I can help answer any questions regarding my positions on the issues please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ryan Frandsen
Candidate - Provo City Council, City-Wide-Ryan
Dear Neighbor,
Last week I attended a neighborhood meeting held at Wasatch Elementary School regarding the proposed BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) route. I was impressed with the neighborhood organizers and the attendance numbers.
The presentation was primarily lead by a representative from the Mountainlands Association of Governments. I thought the overall information was useful but I felt the presentation lacked details regarding how the proposed route along 9th East would benefit those surrounding neighborhoods. I'm still learning about this issue but at this point I could not support the 9th East route as proposed.
I am supportive of the BRT project in general. I believe in order for our city to grow and handle that growth we need a reliable public transportation system. I hope that as the Mountainland planners, UTA, UDOT, BYU, and the City evaluate this project that they take into consideration the effects on our traditional neighborhoods.
In these types of situations, my approach as your next City Councilor would be to bring all the stakeholders together to facilitate communication, negotiation, compromise where needed, and ensure the process is fair and transparent to all involved. I am not naïve. I know not everyone will leave the table satisfied. And I’m not sure that’s always possible. Yet still, I will work to ensure everyone’s voice is heard and those who should and need to be at the table will have a seat.
I would appreciate your feedback on the issues most important to you and your neighbors. Please click on the link below to complete a short 5 question survey regarding your neighborhood issues.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/
As always, if I can help answer any questions regarding my positions on the issues please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ryan Frandsen
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