| Below is the response to the questionnaire the Prescott Chain Gang
Bicycle Club sent to the City Council and Mayoral Candidates. Special thanks to Doug
Bonfelder with the Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists, Marcee Keller, and Cindie Travis for
their assistance. 
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Bicycle Related Questions
for Prescott City Council
and Mayor Candidates:
1. |
Do you support the use of bicycles for recreation and/or as a viable
transportation option? Why or why not? |
Paul Daly: Yes, In a community such as Prescott
we should be encouraging and facilitating the use of bicycles.
Steve Blair: Yes I think the yes should be self
support to understand less pollution, less congestion and overall healthier people.
Sam Steiger: Yes Fair exercise – no
pollution.
Phyllis Boris
2. |
Prescott’s rapid growth has already caused traffic problems such as
congestion and difficulty-finding parking. Do you agree that we need to adopt a
multi-modal transportation approach to maintain the areas high quality of life. Why or Why
not. |
Paul Daly: Yes, and it will be coming. As soon
as the 2000 census is complete and the area is designated as an MBD it will become a
necessity.
Steve Blair: Yes, Same answer as above. As well
as options in transportation.
Sam Steiger: Adopt all you want – 99% of
the population will stay in motor vehicles.
Phyllis Boris
3. |
Are you aware of Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century (TEA-21), part of the 1998 federal transportation bill that provides up to $3
billion dollars for bicycle /pedestrian projects over the next six years? |
Paul Daly: No.
Steve Blair: Yes, we need to tap those
resources.
Sam Steiger: Yes.
Phyllis Boris
4. |
Do you support Prescott’s proposed Guinea Pig Project, a city-wide
system of bike lanes and trails to be funded with TEA-21 moneys? Why or Why not? |
Paul Daly: Yes, Fully, to the extent it is
available.
Steve Blair: Yes, Bicycle and pedestrian use is
very important as well as connectiveness.
Sam Steiger: No – Do not want Feds
designing anything.
Phyllis Boris
5. |
Would you support the restructuring of the City’s bicycle advisory
committee to increase citizen participation? Why or Why not? |
Paul Daly: I was not aware of the need for
restructuring. The committee is making progress in an area where little had previously
been achieved.
Steve Blair: I would need to have information
about the current advisory committee in order to assess a change. From hear say I
understand the group does a good job.
Sam Steiger: Sure the more the merrier.
Phyllis Boris
6. |
Do you ride a bike yourself? |
Paul Daly: Not very often.
Steve Blair Yes, At times and when time allows
recreation to cycle.
Sam Steiger: No
Phyllis Boris
7. |
Would you like to come to a club meeting and talk to some voters? |
Paul Daly: Yes, I would welcome the opportunity
to talk to members and to listen to their concerns.
Steve Blair: You Bet!!
Sam Steiger: No.
Phyllis Boris
PHYLLIS
BORIS18 1 8 ORKLRWN DR.
PRESCOTT, RZ 86385-1159
528-776-1234
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22 August 99
Tim Travis
President of Prescott Chain Gang Bicycle Club
824 Bertrand Ave.
Prescott, AZ 86303
Dear Tim,
Thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts re the bicyclists in our
community. And as much as I would enjoy attending one of your meetings, a previous
committment will take me out of town until the 9th of September.
Instead of answering each question individually, I would like to respond in narrative
from. I have a copy of the Bicycle Planning Guide and commend your group and the committee
for the time and effort put into it.
I definitely support bicycles for recreation and transportation. Multi-modal
transportation is one way to help with the traffic. Discussion about the new garage,
included the possibility of having areas for bike racks, which I also support. While I'm
not aware of the details of the TEA-21, I believe we should accept all the help we can
get, and implement the Gunea Pig Project, as outlined in the above mentioned report. I'm
not sure about restructuring the committee, but perhaps it would be a good idea. I think
those that are on the present committee should be asked the question. I don't ride a bike
anymore, but as a kid, I rode one to high school - two plus miles - for 4 years. My kids
all had bikes, and one grandson is into mountain biking. I also think we need (again) to
seriously look into striping and signing bike lanes, of course,being aware of the various
legal implications.
Best wishes for the continued success of your group.
Warmest regards,
Phyllis Boris |
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