Sunday, March 8, 2009
Info from PAC meeting
Paul from Access Umstead attended the March Umstead Park Advisory Committee meeting and reports that it was generally uneventful regarding the access issue. The next PAC meeting is scheduled for 5/13. It is expected that DENR will have announced their decision about Graylyn by that time. Also, while not conveyed during the meeting, in a discussion with Jean Spooner (chairperson of Umstead Coalition; Umstead PAC member), he learned that a study by NCDOT has shown the Reedy Creek entrance is being used at a rate of approximately 150,000 people per year.
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Thanks for the updates--is this number before or after the paving and "No Parking" signs?
That number is AFTER the "No Parking" signs. NCDOT was trying to get a handle on the total traffic at the entrance. So that includes people parking at the Art Museum and running/biking into Umstead.
any new updates on Graylyn?
Anonymous,
Regretfully, we do not have anything of substance to report on Graylyn. On 5/13/09, Paul received word from Don Reuter of NC Parks that pressing budget issues have further delayed the Graylyn alternatives. We subsequently e-mailed Rep Weiss, who had been very helpful to date, to express our concerns about the lack of progress since the deadline for public comment was 10/10/08. We noted that we are certainly cognizant of the budget issues but questioned whether everything possible toward a resolution was being done and asked for consideration of other less costly options that were previously suggested to DPS. Rep Weiss stated she would check with DENR and get back to use when she had additional information. I had not heard from her so recontacted her earlier this week for status. I was told that DENR was contacted Tues for follow up. I will post something as soon as I hear. Please feel free to also contact Rep Weiss, other state/city representatives and the folks at NC Parks to let them know this is still an issue of great importance to many.
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