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David Mincberg, Candidate for County Judge writes - 2008/01/10 05:04 In personal emails to me, David Mincberg Candidatefor Harris County Judge, indicates that he is "In favor" of on-road facilities for bicyclists.

He also writes,

"Dear Mr. Wang,

Thanks for sending me your opinion on the necessity of sidewalks in your area. Not only do I think Harris County should be mandating sidewalks, I think a combination of roads and access is necessary to make an area inviting and livable. The Houston Chronicle on 11/22/07 quoted the exec director of The Park People as follows:

We want to be able to accommodate bikers, walkers and Rollerbladers, and having trails is a good first step to making the area inviting.

My plan is to take a comprehensive approach to providing all facilities to all areas of the County, regardless of income level and regardless of cost of housing.

Thanks,
David"
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Re:David Mincberg, Candidate for County Judge writ - 2008/01/15 03:38 I recently learned that Harris County has at times been rebuffed by local residents who do not want sidewalks in their little bit o' rural heaven. Apparently, they don't want "undesirables" using the sidewalks to come into their neighborhoods. Suburbanites and exurbanites also don't want transit for the same reason; they are afraid that the hordes from the inner urban core will overwhelm them.

I can't see how people can live with such fear in their hearts all day long. Not having sidewalks and transit would be like booby-trapping your house with hand grenades so that you might stop a criminal from entering your house; but you simultaneously render your house unlivable.
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David Mincberg endorses bikes on light rail - 2008/04/01 05:03 Dear Cyclists:

Today Mr. David Mincberg (D) candidate for Harris County Judge endorsed the concept of improved bicycle access to METRO light rail. He joins incumbent Harris County Judge Emmett (R) and all of the Harris County Commissioners: El Franco Lee (Pct1), Sylvia Garcia (Pct2), Steve Radack (Pct3), and Jerry Eversole (Pct4) in writing letters to METRO CEO Frank Wilson urging this important policy change. Houston City Council Member Anne Clutterbuck also wrote a letter of support to METRO, and Council Member Sue Lovell has voiced support for the concept as well, though it is not known if she has written a letter to METRO. Council Member Lovell chairs the influential Transportation, Infrastructure, and Aviation Committee at City Hall.

One would hope that Harris County METRO would listen to the stated will of the entire Harris County executive team and City officials and come to the right decision on this matter. We expect a decision within a matter of days.

Here is the text of Mr. Mincberg's letter:


Mr. Frank J. Wilson
President and CEO
MTA
PO Box 61429
Houston TX 77208-1429

Dear Frank,

I am writing to express my total support for the full inclusion of bicycle facilities within the Metro rail system. The Citizen's Transportation Coalition briefed me on the need to include bike racks on the new light rail cars. I believe that sturdy bicycle racks at rail stops would also be a beneficial feature of the light rail transit system.

There are two good reasons to accommodate bicycles. First, Harris County is a federal, non-attainment area for air quality. Leadership requires us to do everything possible to help our region meet its target. Bicycles are cost-effective and pollution-free.

Second, bicycle-friendly transit systems exist in many other cities around the world. If Harris County is going to maintain its world standing, we must build a light rail system that is world-class in every way.

I would like to reiterate my support for the full inclusion of bicycle facilities within the Metro rail system.

Sincerely,
David
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