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Name |
Comments |
| 1 |
Daphne Scarbrough |
"We did not vote on it and Metro should not take our trees, our land and our homes and businesses without a vote." |
| 2 |
T.R. Mackin |
I do NOT want the rail on Richmond Ave. |
| 3 |
R. Michelle Anderson |
"Increased utilization of mass transit could be accomplished by allowing people to ride METRO buses at no charge....they are empty the majority of the time. We do not need a rail system -- it is a costly duplication of infrastructure that is not used. Nor do trees, neighborhoods and businesses need to be destroyed to get people into the Galleria area to shop." |
| 4 |
Richard Whiteley |
I live at 4606 Staunton and am against light rail on Richmond Avenue. METRO needs to honor the voters decision in 2003 and take Richmond off the table. |
| 5 |
Bartley Pickron |
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| 6 |
Talley Gregg |
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| 7 |
Charles T. Harris |
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| 8 |
Waverly Evans |
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| 9 |
Marjorie Chadwick |
"I question the central premise for Metro's rail on Richmond proposal. Because of their equivocation, I do not believe their research figures on ridership or any of their statements regarding the collateral damage their rail, which is really not a mass transit solution at all, will cause." |
| 10 |
Tony Wong |
This will ruin the quality of life for me and my family. We would live less than 2 blocks from this train. I do not want this in my neighborhood and I will never use it. |
| 11 |
Lisa Wong |
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| 12 |
Gymme Miele |
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| 13 |
Luz E. Montoya-Nino |
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| 14 |
JeanneHubbard |
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| 15 |
viking dietrich |
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| 16 |
Roger Deeds |
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| 17 |
Gayla Hamilton |
I am adamantly opposed to Rail on Richmond because our mobility within the 610 Loop would be greatly diminished instead of increased. Rail should be to the outer lying areas to keep cars from coming into the city of Houston and where adequate parking to board a train could be provided. |
| 18 |
peter popkin |
"I never voted on the Richmond proposal that Metro is ""cramming down our throats."" I voted on the Westpark alignment clearly stated on the ballot." |
| 19 |
Gilda B. Bayegan |
THERE IS A BETTER WAY! |
| 20 |
Susan Walker |
Take the rail to westpark as was voted on |
| 21 |
Mike Staley |
NO rail on Richmond. The streets will be to narrow and traffic problems will exist Put the rail where it was supposed to go on Westpark. |
| 22 |
mary Hill |
"NO, to rail on Richmond!!!" |
| 23 |
Randi Zubowski |
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| 24 |
Roy R. Reynolds |
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| 25 |
Wyn Bomar |
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| 26 |
William J. Pray |
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| 27 |
Kevin Gilliard |
I am completely against rail on Richmond! 1 |
| 28 |
Neal Meyer |
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| 29 |
Linda Suib |
Please do not put the rail on Richmond. We want it on Westpark as we voted in 2003. |
| 30 |
Michelle Beale |
i voted for Rail on Wedstpark-not Richmond |
| 31 |
nicolette voit |
"This was decided by vote and it was abundantly clear that Westpark was the voters selection. Why is that now being ignored? Do any politicians keep their word? Has Metro become a monopoly that controls us? I VOTE NO ON THE RAIL.ON RICHMOND, ONE MORE TIME." |
| 32 |
David Corban |
"As a homeowner within four blocks of Richmond, I oppose Metro's unwarranted intrusion into my neighborhood." |
| 33 |
Michael L. Belt |
Metro shoul honor the route that was approved - WESTPARK! |
| 34 |
Carol Ayres |
"Westpark is appropriate for a rail system. It is NOT a residential street, as much of Richmond Avenue is. Richmond Avenue would be totally ruined by putting a rail down the middle of the street. As a homeowner who lives on Richmond Avenue, count me as VASTLY opposed to rail on Richmond." |
| 35 |
karl muench |
"The debate should not be where do we put the rail to accomadate growth, but should we limit growth and not have rail at all." |
| 36 |
anthony margiotta |
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| 37 |
Ralph Wilkins |
"I oppose this re-thinking of the Richmond rail. The light rail has proven to be a poor decision, and expansion is an even poorer one." |
| 38 |
Matt Howell |
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| 39 |
Tom English |
I have ridden the Metro Rail on Main a total of one time. It took forever. It was slower than taking a car. I would hate to see Richmond Street torn up as it will cost a lot of money and take a long time. If the powers that be feel that Richmond needs more public transportation another bus could be added and stops could be reduced to speed bus times. How about using one of those accordian buses if the ones are full now. Rail on Richmond is a terrible idea! |
| 40 |
Wes Mikulich |
It would be a crime to destroy the Richmond greenspace. Put rail on westHEIMER where it will do the most good! |
| 41 |
Mark Ulrich |
I am vigorously opposed to light rail on Richmond. Thanks for the website and keeping us informed! |
| 42 |
Donna Kay Smith |
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| 43 |
anonymous |
I like to eat at Burger King near Wesleyan. The train will make it harder for me to turn left to get to the drive through lane. Don't mess with my whopper eating. |
| 44 |
Penny Tration |
Put the train in a tunnel. |
| 45 |
anonymous |
No rail on Richmond! |
| 46 |
Phil Ascio |
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| 47 |
anonymous |
I voted for westpark not Richmond |
| 48 |
Reis Ermis |
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| 49 |
Margot Perkins |
don't do it! i live on richmond! |
| 50 |
catherine Morgan |
"Although I think the idea of faster public transport is neat, I love driving and I think the light rail makes it more dangerous to make left turns and you have to watch out for the ""wham-Bam Trams""They should elevate it if they have to do this..so that way, no drivers will have to concern themselves with faulty trains.look at the numerous deaths from the first rail hitting cars!!!" |
| 51 |
susan rinyu |
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| 52 |
David Segal |
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| 53 |
Jack V Cowan |
My review of ballot wording and Metro's present stance on putting the Westpark line down Richmond shows the dishonesty of their position. Their plan is rewarding their real estate development cronies. Do I sense conflicts of interest on the unelected Metro Board? |
| 54 |
James Michael Alexander |
Petition Sent Via Fondren Library Reference Computer! Shown Here By Way Of Enquiring As To A ' THANK GOD FOR CHRIS CULBERSON SIGN ' Outside Local Place Of Business. Would Only Like To Learn More. |
| 55 |
Gary Reznicek |
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| 56 |
Katherine Krehbiel |
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| 57 |
Trevor C. Bello |
"Metro Rail on Richmond Ave is not the solution to our transit needs, but rather a major impediment to mass transit." |
| 58 |
Katie Morgan |
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| 59 |
Salomon Schein |
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| 60 |
salomon Schein |
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| 61 |
Bill Merritt |
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| 62 |
Jim Staley |
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| 63 |
Thomas A Bazan |
"METRO has slashed bus service instead of providing Houstonians with the 50% INCREASE in bus service they promised in teh 2003 ""Solutions"" scheme.METRO's diversion of precious taxpayer resources away from bus service to be squandered on fixed-guideway expansions of the Main Street Tram boondoggle harms the poor, miniority, elderly, and handicapped bus transit dependent riders throughout the service area." |
| 64 |
Travis Cooper |
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| 65 |
Kirk Farris |
Use the old rail line you Metro guys purchased this and the public voted to use westpark...so I question why this is not a prime concern |
| 66 |
Justin E |
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| 67 |
Justin Redenius |
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| 68 |
Bijan Oskouie |
I live on Hazard, in between Colquitt and Richmond, and I work on Shepherd, 200-300 feet from Richmond. Best of luck; it's ridiculous that Metro has gotten as far as they have with this!!!! |
| 69 |
Pat Tracey |
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| 70 |
Marge Whitworth |
It is a sad day when city leaders twist our votes to their desires. Guess that is what true polititians are and we can not get away from them even in city government. Shame on Metro and Mayor White if he allows this to happen. NO RAIL ON RICHMOND. Keep the arches, and trees.
Marge |
| 71 |
Michael Singletary |
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| 72 |
Donna |
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| 73 |
Janet Cook |
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| 74 |
Tamara Arboleda |
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| 75 |
Emily Armand |
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| 76 |
Caitlyn |
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| 77 |
Wyn Bomar |
Richmond is not a destination, it’s a thriving neighborhood. For most every business, large or small that dwells in this neighborhood, you’ll find a residential home or apartment backing right up to that business. In this neighborhood, we have made peace with progress. Each of us has different reasons why we have chosen to thrive in this urban environment and we call it home, not a destination. Please don’t package us as a scenic route through which rail will travel. We’re a neighborhood that wants to stay a neighborhood.
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| 78 |
Suzanne Silvers |
Dear Daphne:
Here are my points:
1. Richmond is a thoroughfare that WORKS. Lots of cars but they move. Why would any traffic improvement take away something that is functioning well. The idea is to add OTHER thoroughfares, not subtract.
2. for those people living up and down Richmond our lives, qualities of life are tied to the vendors and accessibility of our homes. Surely the Metro people don't think we are jumping on and off the train to get our groceries, do our errands etc.
3. traffic will be disastrous. Crossing Richmond with a train coming every few minutes will mean that all accessibility will be reduced. Can you imagine Kirby blocked all the time. Traffic there is already pretty heavy most of the day.
4. we have a railroad crossing our main arteries in this area-the freight trains crossing Richmond, Westheimer and San Felipe snarl traffic and nothing has been done about this. An existing problem has never been addressed. Now they want to completely ruin traffic for all of the Richmond traffic inside the Loop? I don't get it.
5. Noise, unwanted people standing around and under the Metro is inevitable. This will REDUCE security for us all and creat endless noise 24/7.
6. Pollution is going to go up. No more walking for those who do their exercise around the area and children on foot/bicycle.
7. It is my feeling that Richmond Av. inside the Loop is misunderstood by both the developers and the Metro. While this is a viable and busy street, it also feeds many NEIGHBORHOODS. People LIVE there and not just in a highrise like myself.
8. Trees are slowly maturing on the medians. They are welcome; they beautify and gentrify the area so that residences and businesses alike blend together.
9. Lots of us voted for the rail on Westpark, not that we needed it but for those out of the area that needed to get downtown. What a mistake. We have now potentially destroyed our own lives for this. I have travelled extensively. People have to understand that TRAINS are not busses and cars. They are NOT DOOR-To-DOOR modes of transport. One has to walk, go down steps in most cities in all types of weather to access a train. There is nothing discrete about trains. Why not have walkways over the highway???This would be 21st Century. People in this town have to either learn to walk, no matter what the weather or get into busses if they do not want to use their cars.
Thanks, Daphne. I shall try to come this afternoon.
Suzanne Silvers
14 Greenway Plaza |
| 79 |
Thomas Pielech |
Richmond Avenue is a street, not a rail corridor! |
| 80 |
Craig S. Cheney |
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| 81 |
Mac Nouri |
Richmond Avenue is a beautiful tree lined Boulevard. Much like in Europe. We cannot afford this construction to take place on this Avenue. It'll ruin the scenery and the grandeur.
We have national and international clients who visit our gallery, and they comment on how beatiful our street and surrounding area is. Let's not forget that this is the image we have for Houston.
Furthermore, let's not forget how bad it gets when it rains. Just imagine replacing our beautiful trees with concrete and steel.
....NO RAIL ON RICHMOND AVENUE.... |
| 82 |
Pamela A. Schultz |
I have worked on the Metro Rail in downtown Houston and feel that the rail on Richmond would be a large mistake. Considering the density of population between Kirby and Weslayan, and the few streets which are usuable in the area at present would cause a severe problem. I am not able to use the rail for work purposes and it would severely hamper my ability to do my job as well as decrease my property value. |
| 83 |
Susan J. Rinyu |
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| 84 |
David H. Segal |
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| 85 |
Steven Rollinson |
I live, work, and play all on Richmond Ave, and I do NOT want ugly, dangerous, crime ridden public transportation speeding past my $2k a month apartment which I picked BECAUSE of the area...just like all my neighbors. Will I move away? Absolutly. |
| 86 |
Cheryl Francisco |
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| 87 |
Fivos Kazilas |
I have been at 920 Richmond ave.as the owner of Montrose Shell since 1982 and the last thing I want another disruption of this huge magnitude for a rail system.
First and foremost people have voted for another location.
Secondly you are going to ruin the livelihood of many families and thirdly you will destroy several trees and replace it with a a rail system with a very low ridership.
The city needs a rail system that will connect the suburbs and the airport with the downtown,galeria area etc.Not a desruption on a street with so many businesses and a traffic flow that moves well most of the time.Common sense should prevail and not paranoia that will benefit very few. |
| 88 |
Diane Gibbs |
I live on Yoakum Blvd. between Richmond and the Fwy. My neighbors and I are against the rail for many reasons. Being trapped on our block and the difficulty of making a left turn are 2 of them. My son moved back from Japan, this summer and used the rail at Richmond and Main while liviing with us. He said it is a joke...no one was on it and they never took his ticket...he quit buying one. It is a train for no one going nowhere. We are adamantly opposed. Thanks, D.Gibbs |
| 89 |
Brad Bailey |
There is absolutly no reason to ruin Richmond Ave by running rail down the middle of the street. Out of the 100 or so people I have discussd this with, only 5 or6 have been for rail. I feel the politicians better take note and respect the wishes of the majority, and not let mayor White and an appointed board cram this rail down everyones throat. |
| 90 |
Nathan Schmidt |
No more rail unless it is elevated. |
| 91 |
Gina Lomeli |
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| 92 |
John Bell |
First:
Why did you ignore the previous vote of the tax payers and residents? You over rode our vote "against rail on Richmond". Why did you hold the mockery of a vote if you had no intention of honoring the results? This is an example of governmental, bureaucratic, hypocrisy. Rail on Richmond without representation!
The bus lines serve this route effectively now and rider ship is low on the buses most of the time. Cost relative to rider ship on rail would not provide effective ROI and therefore waste tax payers’ money.
If you were to build a rail line, West park is much more wide open and will allow minimal disruption to businesses, traffic and residences. It is also close enough to access Richmond with a bus transfer if necessary.
John Bell
15 E. Greenway
Houston, Texas 77046
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| 93 |
Teresa Heyward Moffett |
This is not needed! |
| 94 |
Steve Graham |
Houston is expected to continue to grow in population.Those who do not understand the need for effective public transportation don't seem to understand that you cannot endlessly keep making wider streets to accomidiate ever more cars. Most major (wealthy) metropolitan cities in the world (except LA) has already addressed this problem. We are 20- 30 years behind. The alternative is more traffic congestion and pollution. |
| 95 |
Randal O'Lies |
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courtney bullard |
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Guy McLendon |
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