Brick streets in the older district of Galesburg look nice; they lend an ambiance to the area, but they require expensive upkeep, they tend to be more slippery in wet and icy conditions, and upheaved brick can cause accidents to those riding bikes on those avenues. After all, the city is creating more bike lanes for riders and promoting bicycle safety measures, and young people are riding their bikes on Prairie Street to and from school. I’m for having byways that require less tending and are safer year-round. My hubby says, “You blaspheme!” He likes the brick streets. I’m betting more people are for the practical aspects of our corridors. I’m sure that “our town” has plenty of other good projects to spend our municipal monies on — that require less upkeep.
Trish Forsyth Voss
Oct 21 2017
Brick streets in Galesburg’s older district.
Brick streets in the older district of Galesburg look nice; they lend an ambiance to the area, but they require expensive upkeep, they tend to be more slippery in wet and icy conditions, and upheaved brick can cause accidents to those riding bikes on those avenues. After all, the city is creating more bike lanes for riders and promoting bicycle safety measures, and young people are riding their bikes on Prairie Street to and from school. I’m for having byways that require less tending and are safer year-round. My hubby says, “You blaspheme!” He likes the brick streets. I’m betting more people are for the practical aspects of our corridors. I’m sure that “our town” has plenty of other good projects to spend our municipal monies on — that require less upkeep.
Trish Forsyth Voss
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