SeattlePI story on Renton School District “Backpacks full of hope”
Daily archives for November 18th, 2008
Several readers forwarded this nice story to me about Renton students
Nov18
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
At least Renton is paid for
Nov18
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
Today the Seattle Times published an upbeat story about a local family doing just fine in the tough economy. Hard work, smarts, and good values were keeping them afloat. The nicest part…they are an “average” Renton family!
When I read the article it reminded me of a quip that I used to hear from Donald Custer, who is a frequent visitor to Renton City Hall and has the distinction of having been Renton’s youngest-ever mayor back in 1964. When Don is teased about Renton being less swanky than Bellevue, Don always responds “Hey, at least Renton is paid for!”
These words make even more sense in today’s economy.
Here is the story
Council has been working on Renton Trails and Bicycles Master Plan
Nov18
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
City Council has recently been reviewing the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan, as a start to implementing and funding a more unified system of trails for non-motorized transportation. Fr anyone who likes to ride a bike, this is a major step in improving the trail situation in our city.
Like in so many other pursuits, the funding is our next big hurdle. However, this Master Plan will make it easier for us to qualify for Federal, State, and regional non-motorized transit grants. That is, unless we have a unified plan with distinct projects, it is hard to get other agencies to send funding our way.
Our geographic situation, at the south end of the lake and the confluence of several valleys and transportations corridors improves our chances for regional funding. For instance, we have a good shot a getting a trail funded which would connect the Lake Washington trail system with the Green River trail system (to run parallel to 7th street through downtown, then near the railroad tracks, and connect near Fort Dent).
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