Comments on: Moving Forward on a Safe and Connected Burke-Gilman Trail http://blog.cascade.org/2012/09/moving-forward/ Creating a better community through bicycling, throughout Seattle, King County and Washington state. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:56:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kirk http://blog.cascade.org/2012/09/moving-forward/comment-page-1/#comment-65698 Kirk Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:01:48 +0000 http://blog.cascade.org/?p=15975#comment-65698 The Ballard Business Appellants that continue to file lawsuits stalling this project are primarily Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel, Ballard Oil, and the Ballard Chamber of Commerce. I've dreamt of riding up and down on Shilshole Avenue slowly, taking the lane, with a sign that said “Tell Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel to stop fighting the Burke Gilman Trail”, or something like that. The Ballard Seafood Fest is sponsored by the C of C, their big event, and Warren Aakervick, the owner of Ballard Oil mans the BBQ Salmon Booth. That is an event and location to picket; of course, not until next summer. The Ballard Business Appellants that continue to file lawsuits stalling this project are primarily Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel, Ballard Oil, and the Ballard Chamber of Commerce.
I’ve dreamt of riding up and down on Shilshole Avenue slowly, taking the lane, with a sign that said “Tell Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel to stop fighting the Burke Gilman Trail”, or something like that.
The Ballard Seafood Fest is sponsored by the C of C, their big event, and Warren Aakervick, the owner of Ballard Oil mans the BBQ Salmon Booth. That is an event and location to picket; of course, not until next summer.

]]> By: Tarrell http://blog.cascade.org/2012/09/moving-forward/comment-page-1/#comment-65681 Tarrell Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:49:49 +0000 http://blog.cascade.org/?p=15975#comment-65681 Well said Kevin! I agree with the other folks about picketing, etc. I'm ready to take to the streets; just say when..... Well said Kevin! I agree with the other folks about picketing, etc. I’m ready to take to the streets; just say when…..

]]> By: Shannon http://blog.cascade.org/2012/09/moving-forward/comment-page-1/#comment-65663 Shannon Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:24:08 +0000 http://blog.cascade.org/?p=15975#comment-65663 I've watched a number of bikers catch and crash on those railroad tracks, and I'd love to know who is obstructing the finish of the trail. It's time to take the fight directly to the problem--pickets, boycotts, whatever is needed to let them know they don't dictate my safety or lack thereof. I’ve watched a number of bikers catch and crash on those railroad tracks, and I’d love to know who is obstructing the finish of the trail. It’s time to take the fight directly to the problem–pickets, boycotts, whatever is needed to let them know they don’t dictate my safety or lack thereof.

]]> By: Kirk http://blog.cascade.org/2012/09/moving-forward/comment-page-1/#comment-65536 Kirk Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:45:57 +0000 http://blog.cascade.org/?p=15975#comment-65536 As a long time Ballardite, I too am enraged that this small handful has been able to delay the project. However, I often also wonder, has the SDOT really proceeded properly? They keep getting shot down in court, usually for lack of performing a task. Environmental Impact Statements, level of design, etc. Can't they figure out what is needed, and do it? As a long time Ballardite, I too am enraged that this small handful has been able to delay the project. However, I often also wonder, has the SDOT really proceeded properly? They keep getting shot down in court, usually for lack of performing a task. Environmental Impact Statements, level of design, etc. Can’t they figure out what is needed, and do it?

]]> By: lamar http://blog.cascade.org/2012/09/moving-forward/comment-page-1/#comment-65410 lamar Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:38:03 +0000 http://blog.cascade.org/?p=15975#comment-65410 If it hasn't already been tried, perhaps it's time for a more confrontational approach; such as... direct picketing and protests blocking access to businesses, and/or an organized email campaign as well as "social media" publicity against/about said businesses. They need to be made to realize that their neighbors (Ballard community) and customer base are opposed to their position and actions. Just pursuing the "proper" legal approach hasn't/isn't working. If it hasn’t already been tried, perhaps it’s time for a more confrontational approach; such as…

direct picketing and protests blocking access to businesses,

and/or an organized email campaign as well as “social media” publicity against/about said businesses.

They need to be made to realize that their neighbors (Ballard community) and customer base are opposed to their position and actions.

Just pursuing the “proper” legal approach hasn’t/isn’t working.

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