HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-23 Public Comment - A. Bonthius - Add the Paths back into the BudgetFrom:Allie Bonthius
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Add the Paths back into the Budget
Date:Tuesday, December 12, 2023 4:56:03 PM
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Dear Bozeman City Commission,
I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing to express my concern regarding the revised
budget set for discussion this Tuesday, December 12, 2023, particularly the removal of somepreviously approved pathways.
As a regular user of the Frontage Road, I can attest to the difficulty and danger of navigating it
on a bicycle. The road, which borders the stretches between 7th and 19th streets within theBozeman city boundary, lacks the sufficient protective measures necessary for pedestrian and
cyclist safety. With continuous delays and shifting priorities, there are serious implications forthose of us who rely on these routes daily.
I urge the commission to reconvene and reconsider these crucial segments of our city's
infrastructure. City improvements must prioritize the safety of its citizens. I implore the citycommission to place the Frontage Road Pathway and Haggerty Path/Sidewalk back onto the
CIP FY25 budget.
Thank you for considering this appeal. I sincerely hope that we can come together for thesafety and betterment of our beloved Bozeman.
Best,
Allie