[Md-sligo] FW: Safety walk in Wheaton on Saturday, May 18

Wed May 8 02:00:00 UTC 2019

Please let me know if you want to attend this event.  I will not be able to go because I will be doing something else that day.  Input from blind pedestrians is certainly a good thing, but we want to make sure any input we give is in the spirit of the Federation.

Debbie

From: Francie Gilman [mailto:franciegilman at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2019 5:04 PM
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Cc: Mary Beth Cleveland <Mbcleveland at fastmail.net>
Subject: Safety walk in Wheaton on Saturday, May 18

Hello Friends,

I’m going to do this, it’s an opportunity for us to tell and show decision makers (that’s politicians as well as State and County staff) our ideas for better pedestrian safety. Will I see you there? See the email from Marybeth Cleveland, below — she’s going, too. Let me know if you’re going and we can plan to meet up, and maybe do lunch afterwards. The address for anyone using MetroAccess or a taxi is 11435 Grandview drive, Wheaton MD 20902 Here’s Marybeth’s email with the info:

Hi Everyone!

Here is an event in Wheaton-a Saturday Safety walk for anyone who is
interested.  It would be good to have some pedestrians with a
disability come (specifically visual impairment, as this is something
people just don't seem to understand for some reason, even though we
are working hard at educating!) and share thoughts and ideas about
accessibility.
Marybeth

What:
 Make Wheaton Walkable!  Saturday Safety Walk

When:
Saturday, May 18th, 2019, 10AM

Where:
Mid-county Regional Services Center, Clairmont Townhouse Park

Please RSVP:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-wheaton-walkable-saturday-safety-walk-tickets-59681470886

Details:
The "Make Wheaton Walkable! Safety Walk" will highlight opportunities
for pedestrian and traffic improvements on the State highways and
County roadways in and around the Wheaton Central Business District,
including the need for basic safety and ADA compliance.

Community members will walk/roll/stroll alongside of State, County,
and elected officials in hands-on, small-group "walk audits," allowing
for direct community engagement and feedback for consideration. These
groups will also provide an opportunity for State and County staff to
discuss recent improvements made in the Wheaton CBD as part of the
SHA's new Urban-Mobility Program.

We will meet at the Clairmont Townhomes park on the northwest corner
of Grandview and Blueridge, near the temporary Mid-County Regional
Services Center. For those who may be driving, plentiful parking can
be found two blocks east of the location in Lot 14 (Montgomery County
Blueridge-Hickerson Lot).

Families, friends, and neighbors are all encouraged to attend.
With more participation, we will have a stronger voice for making
Wheaton walkable! Water and light refreshments will be provided - but
please RSVP via this EventBrite so we can have accurate planning
information.

Tentative Agenda:

10:00-10:30 - Meet-up and Introductory Remarks

10:30-10:45 - Organize into Walk Groups. Walks will be along organized
routes, of varying distance.

10:45-11:00 - Safety Briefing

11:00-12:15 - Walk Audits.

12:15-12:45 - Discussion & Action Items

1:00 - Community gathering at a local restaurant, TBD.

Featured Guests Include:

Gregory Slater,
Maryland State Highway Administrator

Nancy Navarro,
Montgomery County Council President

Al Carr,
Maryland District 18 State Representative

Emily Shetty,
Maryland District 18 State Representative

Jeff Waldstriecher,
Maryland District 18 State Senator

Casey Anderson,
Montgomery Planning Board Chairman

Natali Fani-Gonzalez,
 Montgomery Planning Board Member

David Dise,
Montgomery County Department of General Services, Director

If you would like to volunteer to help at this event or if you have
any questions, please contact the Wheaton Safety Walk Co-Chairs:
Kristy Daphnis,
kristy.daphnis at gmail.com <mailto:kristy.daphnis at gmail.com> 

Bill Jelen

Mariela Garcia

I hope to see you on the 18th. Thank you!

Francie Gilman

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