We had a solid meeting yesterday with the director of MDOT and a rep from Federal Highway.  Sen. Jason Allen and Rep. Wayne Schmidt (both live 2 blocks from 8th) are strongly advocating our cause.  MDOT Director Kirk Steudle remains committed to the Grand Vision and to our goals involving transportation choices and economic development along that corridor.  Due to timing and the rules involving federal stimulus dollars, our options are going to be limited, but all agreed to go forward with making a list of what is and is not possible under the rules and working possible elements into the project under the existing work schedule.  We hope to have more info here soon.  Gary Howe spoke with Rise Rasch of MDOT last night (Rise came down for the meeting), and has some more details at www.mywheelsareturning.com.

*Also, just a friendly reminder that we welcome your comments but due to some problems a few weeks ago we need commenters to use their real names.  Thank you to everyone for writing.