6-27-09 
I just returned from attending the bike path meeting at the Chappy Community center sponsored by the supporters of installing a mixed use path on Chappy. It was advertised as an information and public input meeting. My initial thoughts that I bring back from that meeting are as follows. 
The supporters did a nice job using pictures and other graphics to show what they generally would like built. Any discussion in support of their ideas was given ample time to articulate. Any comments which tended to be critical of their concept or design were interrupted and otherwise cut short by their leader, Dr. Colvin. 
Dr. Colvin allowed for some opposing views after time had run out and when those attending the meeting were getting itchy to leave. However, he continued to interrupt and cut short anyone trying to share opposing information. 
This tactic is a VERY effective tool to keep only the proponent options in play, but it isn't very nice. 
Bob Clay---Chappy