6.8 MILLION PER MILE AND A HOME DESTROYED

Despite all the testimony and public outcry, the Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) has not budged from its recommendation that a home be destroyed to accomodate a trail and" speed up" traffic on DeArmoun Road. Anchorage's Mayor Mark Begich is a member of AMATS, a joint State/Municipality group that will make final decisions. Ergo, I FAXed the following letter to the mayor and other members of AMATS.

Mayor Mark Begich
Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska

Dear Mayor Mark Begich:

I support roads and highways that promote public safety, but the DOT proposal for D’Armoun Road is extremely questionable.

I am absolutely dismayed that the DOT proposals for DeArmoun Road in Anchorage continue to plan the taking of two entire parcels of private property, including the destruction of Mr. and Mrs. Flister home to - among other questionable plans - help make room for a trail. .This proposal comes at the cost estimate $12.3 million dollars for 1.8 miles of roadway or, put another way, $6.8 million per mile. It appears that public testimony has been ignored

I urge you to reject the DOT proposal for DeArmoun Road. Surely, a better and more appropriate use of the money can be found.

Your consideration is respectfully requested,

BOB LYNN
Alaska State House Representative
District 31

I hope they listen. Hope springs eternal.