Comments on: Your Participation is Critical!

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:11:16 +0000

In response to the comment about the ‘NIMBY trap’, I feel it is exactly because of the ‘Not in my back yard’ situation that Kettle Island is the wrong choice. The proposed bridge becomes an issue in the backyards of over 100,000 Ottawa residents in 15 established communities in the east end. The impact of this bridge on the communities is huge and knowing that alternative options such as Duck Island are available, I think we are entitled to fight the NIMBY fight.

I am proud to be a ‘NIMBY’ and hope to see you all at the public consultation this evening!

Thanks again Christophe and Peder for this excellent site.

By: Peder

Peder — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:43:54 +0000

I agree, if Kettle Island is the best option we should support it. The problem, however, is how the weights of various selection criteria was determined. By changing the percentage of these weights, the “technically preferred” options changes drastically. So the decision makers owes us a reasonable explanation of how these weightings were arrived at. I personally don’t think cultural and social factors should be weighed at only 9%.

By: Lane Snider

Lane Snider — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:26:51 +0000

I do agree that it is unfortunate and not optimal to build this bridge/highway through an inhabited area, however, I think that most opponents of this project are falling into the NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) trap. This city needs more foresight. The problem is that the situation is unacceptable as it is now: if trucks driving down a four lane road near a residential area scares you, then you should take a trip downtown where these behemoths are currently forced to navigate tight inner-city roads.

I understand your concerns, but at a certain point, you need to take a step back and look at what is best for the entire region. I agree that the Duck Island crossing seems to make more sense, however if the Kettle Island crossing is deemed by experts to be the better option, then perhaps we should trust them.

By: Richard B.

Richard B. — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:11:14 +0000

Let’s stick together against that non-sense!

By: Richard B.

Richard B. — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:02:05 +0000

On croirait rêver. Depuis quand construit-on une autoroute dans un quartier résidentiel? J’ai vécu 20 ans près de Waller et Daly, et je sais ce que c’est que d’entendre les camions passer près des maisons la nuit. J’ai choisi de vivre à Carson Grove en raison de la qualité de vie que ce quartier présentait. Je m’attendais plutôt à ce qu’on construise, le long de la promenade de l’Aviation, une piste cyclable qui irait rejoindre celle près du chemin Montréal!!!! On vient détruire notre environnement pour des considérations qui échappent à l’intelligence humaine! Il n’y a aucun avantage pour nous résidants de la rive ontarienne. La recommandation a été faite par des deux de pique!

By: Andre

Andre — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:08:01 +0000

Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you got till it’s gone.

Thanks for bringing people together Peder – I’ll see you tomorrow at 7:30pm.

By: Ed Z.

Ed Z. — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:02:02 +0000

I live in New York, and visit this city often on business. I’m surprised that your local government is would rate cultural factors at only 9%. With all the beauty and history in this area, it should be more like 30%