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http://willits.postcarbon.org/files/well/WELLCityBypassLetter1106.pdf
I have had nobody deny any tidbit of truth in this letter, but quite a few have suggested it is not wise to fight this, suggesting that even polite discussion of the bypass gets you in trouble politically. I am not convinced of this. I think seasoned politicians will listen to people they don't agree with as long as they are honest, check their facts carefully, and don't act like a jerk. In politics, everyone has a disagreement with someone, sometime, but people still have to work together.
Given that construction is not scheduled to start until 2010 and finish till 2013, I actually don't think this will happen. Of course this is based on my view of the economy, which is probably not generally shared. There's a chance it will get started and then run out of resources at some point, leaving us a terrific mess.
That is the hardest part - I have a hard time being patient and not acting like a jerk because of the lack of time and lack of local awareness of Peak Energy.
"Given that construction is not scheduled to start until 2010 and finish till 2013,"
If they are not planning on breaking ground on your project before 2010 I think you are right that it's not likely they will ever get it started. But that's my doomer view and my timing may be off by a few years.
In my locale they want to build a frontage road across my and my neighbor's properties where they intersect a major regional highway. My guess is like yours - we will run out of the resources (including tax revenues necessary) long before it gets off the ground or can be finished. The momentum for the project is too great to stop it or refine it now.
My neighbors are upset by the planz. I guess I don't mind. The frontage road will be perfect for a "farmers market" stand on my property. And hopefully The Highway will eventually become a good light-rail system (ala Alan from the bigeasy) and be good for my children's little business.