Sample Letter to support Opening Streets to People During the COVID19 Pandemic
On Wednesday, April 8, the Brookline Transportation Board will be holding a hearing to consider allocating more street space to people who are walking, rolling, cycling, or using other micro-mobility devices so they may better social distance while car traffic is way down. (If you want to watch the meeting, more information is available here: https://www.brooklinema.gov/list.aspx?MID=6597 . I know this is the night of the first seder, but the meeting starts at 5:00 so hopefully done long before it's time to pour the first cup of wine.) Regardless of your thinking about how we allocate street space normally, this is a simple thing the Town can do to support the health and well-being of Brookline residents. Please write the Select Board and Transportation Board with a letter like the one below BEFORE THE MEETING on Wednesday night. ----------------- Dear Transportation Board and Select Board, Thank you for scheduling this meeting on this very important public health and ...