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Article: PARK EAST FREEWAY
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- July 17, 2000
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PARK EAST FREEWAY
Consider residents of city's east side
Monday, July 17, 2000
Before we demolish the Park East Freeway, there are several issues
to consider.
It was built at considerable cost to reduce traffic congestion and
to provide easy access for people living in the inner city, many of
whom have low incomes. Transport companies that serve elderly and
mentally or physically challenged residents also use the freeway.
In all probability, the company chosen to build the freeway earned
a handsome profit, as will the company chosen to tear it down.
I am 76 years old and do not drive any longer, so my motives are
in the interest of what I think will be best for Milwaukee.
We are already ...