Last night we had a presentation at our library about the Ohio River Greenway project. This has been an ongoing project for a number of years, and I believe it’s one of the most exciting and important redevelopment projects in our region.
The mission of the Ohio River Greenway is to provide a common linkage between the communities of Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and New Albany, Indiana along the banks of the Ohio River and to promote a passive recreational environment for river access, while allowing each community to construct riverfront amenities to enhance the overall project.
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I’m sure most people have heard by now of the wanderings of Mark Sanford, (Republican, despite what Fox News wants you to think) governor of South Carolina. He disappeared completely for four days over the past weekend. First, nobody knew where he was or how to get in touch with him. Then, he was supposed to be hiking the Appalachian Trail on a weekend which included Nude Hiking Day, prompting some interesting speculation. Finally, he was supposed to be in Argentina.
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Here is a picture of one of our local streets. This is one I walk every day. As you can see, there is no sidewalk or bike lane. It’s great for cars, but not too good for anything else.
Country Club Drive approaching Graybrook Lane
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This is an issue I’ve become very interested in. The streets in this town are not safe for pedestrians or cyclists of any age. Many streets have incomplete or nonexistent sidewalks, a lot of sidewalks are in disrepair, and there are few (if any) bike lanes. With the increases in gasoline prices we’ve [...]
