Many thanks to GCC members who have contacted county commissioners to voice objections to the proposed cut-through road betwen NW 39th Ave and Millhopper Rd.

It's not too late! If you have not already done so, please take a moment to express your opinion. The e-mail address for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is: bocc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.

David Flagg, a former state representative and Gainesville city commissioner is suggesting: "That a Millhopper Road Traffic Impact Study be made. The data from such a Study could be used to further and clearly provide evidence of the automotive impact on Millhopper Road, its neighborhoods, the general public?s recreational use and of course the impact on wildlife so close to San Felasco Preserve."

Also, we have received questions about the location of the proposed cut-through road. According to Mr. Flagg: "The proposed "cut thru" would be from NW 39th Ave. at NW 83rd St....the street which runs in front of SFCC.....the proposed road would go North from 39th, jog to the West, North again with two prongs being created mid way. One prong would curve left or West into the proposed SpringHills dev., the other prong would continue North and connect to Millhopper Rd. at what's currently labeled NW 88th St."

Again, thanks to everyone for taking time to express your opinion, and help preserve a unique bicycling area. Lee and Tony Ross

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Lee Ross

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From: Lee and Tony Ross

To: GCCMail@xxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 8:59 AM

Subject: GCCMail: Save Millhopper Road!

Millhopper Road, which currently provides a scenic bicycling option, may soon have hundreds of additional cars, because a cut-through road is planned between Millhopper Rd and 39th Ave. This road would connect to SpringHills, a development that will have more commercial space than Butler Plaza and more than 2,000 homes.

As an alternative, a pedestrian/bicycle greenway is being suggested by David Flagg, a former state representative and Gainesville city commissioner. The greenway would help preserve the unique nature of Millhopper Rd, protect a wildlife corridor, and offer a transportation alternative with cycling and pedestrian options.

Unless action is taken immediately, the road will become a reality. Please express your opposition to the road and support for the greenway. The e-mail address for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is: bocc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx. Additional contact information is available at http://commissioners.alachua.fl.us/index.asp. Also consider other options, such as contacting county manager Randy Reid and planning director Rick Drummond, writing letters to the editor, and using other public opinion methods.

Let's save this valuable community resource! Let your voice be heard.
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