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Call it a Side Path, Nature Trail; It’s a Sidewalk Maintained with Your Increasing Tax Dollars…

The Side Path brochure recently distributed to residents is an insult to Taxpayers’ intellects. Why would anyone think that the State Bicycle Federation should determine whether or not a Sidewalk is constructed ?  Will the Federation be responsible for maintaining it ? Will construction of a path mean that you now ride a bike or walk to work, school, shopping, etc.  as the flyer implied because you have the opportunity to “reduce congestion” ? When was the last time you saw someone elderly or disabled riding a bike ? 

Why do we oppose Sidewalks?

 In the relatively short time that residents have been aware of the thousands of tax dollars spent on consultants,  city engineering time, etc., the Sidewalks...have varied in width from 10 feet to 30 feet….have gone from the west side to the east side of the street..  Little Or no forethought has gone into the short or long term Impact of such a project. 

         Some people moved to New Berlin because it is…

“a little bit country” and don’t want the “little bit city” added with the addition of sidewalks. The proponents of this project on one hand say that it will “enhance property values up to 40%” . This is supposedly another quote from bicyclists.  Let’s imagine, this was true. Would you want to pay 40% more in property taxes?

  As Realtors we believe it decreases property values...Why ? Let’s use common sense…

 - Increased Noise     - Increased access to back yards promotes crime.

 -Promotion of Greater Traffic,   Less Privacy

 - Destruction of Green Space  by cutting down large trees homeowners lawns and gardens.

Sidewalks must be maintained, shoveled, swept, re-surfaced, replaced...with equipment
that needs to purchased, maintained and replaced.

This is done by city employees who need to  be paid and have benefits.

 Pretty Simple….More sidewalks, more expense.

  Let’s show city hall WE aren’t simple. Thurs. Feb.21st at 5:30

 We know the meeting will go on for quite a while..come when you can...bring your friends, neighbors
and anyone who cares about property values and not adding further to the cost of running the city.

 Remind city officials who elected them and why.

Thank you for your Support !

JUST SAY NO  to  sidewalks, sidepaths,  more recreational trails.

 MARK Your Calendars  Thurs. Feb. 21st 5:30 pm New Berlin city hall City Hall

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