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…
Commentary by Pete Weldon
