Carolyn Cooper recently sent an email with the subject: “13,753 Daily Trips Generated,” related to the Orange Avenue Overlay, apparently thinking this was a meaningful data point. She thoughtfully linked a video of the traffic consultant’s presentation on future traffic expectations. I encourage you to take time to view the video. The presentation debunks years of dogma about traffic as a meaningful Winter Park policy issue. I am no fan of large development within Winter Park but we need our leaders to stop making “traffic” the boogeyman and focus on encouraging redevelopment that complements the character and quality of Winter…
Month: November 2020
Three Questions
The first of two votes on the “Single Member Districts” Charter Amendment ordinance is expected this Wednesday, November 11th. Read the proposed ordinance here. I have asked our commission members three questions related to this proposed amendment to the City Charter. Mayor Leary and Vice Mayor Cooper have responded “NO” to each of the questions. The three commission members moving this forward (DeCiccio, Weaver, and Sullivan) have yet to respond. Click here to ask DeCiccio, Weaver, and Sullivan for their answers to these questions and let me know what they tell you: Will you vote for the single member district…