STOP THE TRAIN STATION AT HWY 26 AND JOHN MCCAIN ROAD
Target:
Colleyville City Council Members
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We, as citizens of Colleyville, are extremely concerned about the proposed train station at Hwy 26 and John McCain due to the increase in Crime, Taxes, Traffic, Pollution, and Noise and the decrease in property values that will likely result.
Inner city gangs and criminals would have easy access to our neighborhoods at our expense.
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-08-20/news/out-of-control-shoplifting-at-the-st-louis-galleria-violent-attacks-in-the-delmar-loop-is-metrolink-a-vehicle-for-crime
http://zombiehunters.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=32593&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
By the T's own studies, very few Colleyville residents will ride the train. Our tax money will pay for something primarily used by people from surrounding cities. Colleyville citizens who want to take the train can drive 4 miles north to the Grapevine train station or go to the N. Richland Hills station.
The Colleyville train station will produce NO REVENUE. It will be an ongoing expense of an estimated $1.4 million per year to Colleyville taxpayers. This is more than Colleyville plans to spend on roads. The T also expects Colleyville taxpayers to provide bus service for surrounding cities.
There is already talk of widening of our city streets to handle the increased traffic. This will result in loss of trees, shade and natural beauty. The small trees that are planted can take 30 years to produce the canopy that our mature trees provided.
There is also talk of building apartments on Hwy 26 at John McCain to boost ridership on the train. We do not need this at an already congested intersection. Apartments have never been allowed in Colleyville and many citizens still do not want them in our city.
Time is running out. The train station is going to happen if citizens do not voice their opposition. This will impact our quality of life for years to come.
Please sign this petition and contact our city council members.
Acting now will help keep our city safe, beautiful and help prevent property tax increases.
Here is how to contact City Council members and other key decision makers NOW: http://sites.google.com/site/stoptrain/Home
Inner city gangs and criminals would have easy access to our neighborhoods at our expense.
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-08-20/news/out-of-control-shoplifting-at-the-st-louis-galleria-violent-attacks-in-the-delmar-loop-is-metrolink-a-vehicle-for-crime
http://zombiehunters.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=32593&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
By the T's own studies, very few Colleyville residents will ride the train. Our tax money will pay for something primarily used by people from surrounding cities. Colleyville citizens who want to take the train can drive 4 miles north to the Grapevine train station or go to the N. Richland Hills station.
The Colleyville train station will produce NO REVENUE. It will be an ongoing expense of an estimated $1.4 million per year to Colleyville taxpayers. This is more than Colleyville plans to spend on roads. The T also expects Colleyville taxpayers to provide bus service for surrounding cities.
There is already talk of widening of our city streets to handle the increased traffic. This will result in loss of trees, shade and natural beauty. The small trees that are planted can take 30 years to produce the canopy that our mature trees provided.
There is also talk of building apartments on Hwy 26 at John McCain to boost ridership on the train. We do not need this at an already congested intersection. Apartments have never been allowed in Colleyville and many citizens still do not want them in our city.
Time is running out. The train station is going to happen if citizens do not voice their opposition. This will impact our quality of life for years to come.
Please sign this petition and contact our city council members.
Acting now will help keep our city safe, beautiful and help prevent property tax increases.
Here is how to contact City Council members and other key decision makers NOW: http://sites.google.com/site/stoptrain/Home
We, as citizens of Colleyville, are extremely concerned about the proposed train station at Hwy 26 and John McCain due to the increase in Crime, Taxes, Traffic, Pollution, and Noise and the decrease in property values that will likely result.
Inner city gangs and criminals would have easy access to our neighborhoods at our expense.
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-08-20/news/out-of-control-shoplifting-at-the-st-louis-galleria-violent-attacks-in-the-delmar-loop-is-metrolink-a-vehicle-for-crime
http://zombiehunters.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=32593&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
By the T's own studies, very few Colleyville residents will ride the train. Our tax money will pay for something primarily used by people from surrounding cities. Colleyville citizens who want to take the train can drive 4 miles north to the Grapevine train station or go to the N. Richland Hills station.
The Colleyville train station will produce NO REVENUE. It will be an ongoing expense of an estimated $1.4 million per year to Colleyville taxpayers. This is more than Colleyville plans to spend on roads. The T also expects Colleyville taxpayers to provide bus service for surrounding cities.
There is already talk of widening of our city streets to handle the increased traffic. This will result in loss of trees, shade and natural beauty. The small trees that are planted can take 30 years to produce the canopy that our mature trees provided.
There is also talk of building apartments on Hwy 26 at John McCain to boost ridership on the train. We do not need this at an already congested intersection. Apartments have never been allowed in Colleyville and many citizens still do not want them in our city.
Time is running out. The train station is going to happen if citizens do not voice their opposition. This will impact our quality of life for years to come.
Please sign this petition and contact our city council members.
Acting now will help keep our city safe, beautiful and help prevent property tax increases.
Here is how to contact City Council members and other key decision makers NOW: http://sites.google.com/site/stoptrain/Home
Inner city gangs and criminals would have easy access to our neighborhoods at our expense.
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-08-20/news/out-of-control-shoplifting-at-the-st-louis-galleria-violent-attacks-in-the-delmar-loop-is-metrolink-a-vehicle-for-crime
http://zombiehunters.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=32593&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
By the T's own studies, very few Colleyville residents will ride the train. Our tax money will pay for something primarily used by people from surrounding cities. Colleyville citizens who want to take the train can drive 4 miles north to the Grapevine train station or go to the N. Richland Hills station.
The Colleyville train station will produce NO REVENUE. It will be an ongoing expense of an estimated $1.4 million per year to Colleyville taxpayers. This is more than Colleyville plans to spend on roads. The T also expects Colleyville taxpayers to provide bus service for surrounding cities.
There is already talk of widening of our city streets to handle the increased traffic. This will result in loss of trees, shade and natural beauty. The small trees that are planted can take 30 years to produce the canopy that our mature trees provided.
There is also talk of building apartments on Hwy 26 at John McCain to boost ridership on the train. We do not need this at an already congested intersection. Apartments have never been allowed in Colleyville and many citizens still do not want them in our city.
Time is running out. The train station is going to happen if citizens do not voice their opposition. This will impact our quality of life for years to come.
Please sign this petition and contact our city council members.
Acting now will help keep our city safe, beautiful and help prevent property tax increases.
Here is how to contact City Council members and other key decision makers NOW: http://sites.google.com/site/stoptrain/Home
We signed the "STOP THE TRAIN STATION AT HWY 26 AND JOHN MCCAIN ROAD" petition!
# 1,099:
7:27 pm PDT, Mar 10,
James Orr, Texas
According to the City of Colleyville's website, trains will be running every 20 mins during peak hours and will run as fast as 79 mph. That is unnecessary, unsafe, loud, expensive, will reduce property values and damage the small town feel of our community.
According to the City of Colleyville's website, trains will be running every 20 mins during peak hours and will run as fast as 79 mph. That is unnecessary, unsafe, loud, expensive, will reduce property values and damage the small town feel of our community.
# 1,098:
11:44 am PST, Mar 4,
Edward Harrell, Texas
Crime, noise, pollution, cost and quality of life we current have, and have invested our money into. Unnecessary.
Crime, noise, pollution, cost and quality of life we current have, and have invested our money into. Unnecessary.
# 1,097:
2:20 am PST, Feb 19,
M. Manero, Texas
Against the station in Colleyville. Limited use, increase in traffic and noise. Alternate stations are very close and offer good alternatives.
Against the station in Colleyville. Limited use, increase in traffic and noise. Alternate stations are very close and offer good alternatives.
# 1,096:
4:57 pm PST, Feb 17,
Kristen O'Regan, Texas
# 1,095:
12:29 pm PST, Feb 16,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 1,094:
10:06 am PST, Feb 14,
Name not displayed, Texas
Decrease in property values. Traffic congestion. Creating expense with probable future tax increases without generating any revenue.
Decrease in property values. Traffic congestion. Creating expense with probable future tax increases without generating any revenue.
# 1,093:
9:59 am PST, Feb 14,
Zubin Khubchandani, Texas
A train station will cause further problems at an already congested intersection. If Colleyville residents want to use a commuter train which they likely will not, they can drive a few miles up the road to Grapevine. Property values will signifacantly decrease in Colleyville.
A train station will cause further problems at an already congested intersection. If Colleyville residents want to use a commuter train which they likely will not, they can drive a few miles up the road to Grapevine. Property values will signifacantly decrease in Colleyville.
# 1,092:
3:56 pm PST, Feb 12,
Scott Mccauley, Texas
Will not be pleased to have Pleasant Run crossing closed. Don't want ANY more traffic at 26 and John McCain...
Will not be pleased to have Pleasant Run crossing closed. Don't want ANY more traffic at 26 and John McCain...
# 1,091:
3:38 pm PST, Feb 9,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 1,090:
12:14 pm PST, Feb 1,
Mary Branum, Texas
I have two properties that have direct contact with this railway. The track run behind one and across the street from the other. Both homes will have decreased value and noise. Who would buy them? no one!!!!! We are already dealing with the electrical line. This is to much !!!
I have two properties that have direct contact with this railway. The track run behind one and across the street from the other. Both homes will have decreased value and noise. Who would buy them? no one!!!!! We are already dealing with the electrical line. This is to much !!!
# 1,089:
3:30 pm PST, Jan 30,
John and Bea Cantu, Texas
I do not want the added traffic congestion in Colleyville. I also do not want the added pollution and noise and feel that this will decrease the value of my property.
I do not want the added traffic congestion in Colleyville. I also do not want the added pollution and noise and feel that this will decrease the value of my property.
# 1,088:
9:03 am PST, Jan 12,
Art & Janet Solomon, Texas
We are very concerned about the increased traffic a train station will bring to our city. Hwy 26, John McCain and many other of our streets are already in near gridlock every weekday morning and evening. We are also concerned about the potential for increased crime and possible reduction of our property values.
We are very concerned about the increased traffic a train station will bring to our city. Hwy 26, John McCain and many other of our streets are already in near gridlock every weekday morning and evening. We are also concerned about the potential for increased crime and possible reduction of our property values.
# 1,087:
7:20 pm PST, Jan 8,
Name not displayed, Texas
We are concerned about crime in our family community.
We are concerned about crime in our family community.
# 1,086:
11:01 am PST, Jan 5,
Name not displayed, Texas
I don't want the train station because of the increase in traffic, the money we will have to pay in taxes to keep it going and because I moved to Colleyville 21 years ago for the rural atmosphere of the city.
I don't want the train station because of the increase in traffic, the money we will have to pay in taxes to keep it going and because I moved to Colleyville 21 years ago for the rural atmosphere of the city.
# 1,085:
9:34 am PST, Jan 5,
Ann Triplett, Texas
I do not feel this is necessary in our city. The Grapevine station is close enough to be a benefit to us.
I do not feel this is necessary in our city. The Grapevine station is close enough to be a benefit to us.
# 1,084:
8:45 am PST, Jan 5,
Chris Parshall, Texas
I am not in favor of the train station in Colleyville. Simply put, if there is not a benefit for the City of Colleyville nor the residents, why would we incur the expense and possible negatitive impact to allow this station in the city?
I am not in favor of the train station in Colleyville. Simply put, if there is not a benefit for the City of Colleyville nor the residents, why would we incur the expense and possible negatitive impact to allow this station in the city?
# 1,082:
12:09 pm PST, Dec 28,
Ed Andrews, Texas
We Do not need this.. waste our money and increase in crime in the area
We Do not need this.. waste our money and increase in crime in the area
# 1,081:
8:10 am PST, Dec 23,
Name not displayed, Texas
The proposed routing of the train will not relieve the traffic problems on 114/121. If the route enabled a traveler to arrive in north Dallas or north Fort Worth without first having to go down town. A station in Colleyville will only benefit a few. Let those few travel on to Grapevine. Colleyville is not equipped to handle the additional traffic congestion that will result while waiting for a train to clear a crossing.
The proposed routing of the train will not relieve the traffic problems on 114/121. If the route enabled a traveler to arrive in north Dallas or north Fort Worth without first having to go down town. A station in Colleyville will only benefit a few. Let those few travel on to Grapevine. Colleyville is not equipped to handle the additional traffic congestion that will result while waiting for a train to clear a crossing.
# 1,080:
6:15 pm PST, Dec 21,
Erik Jeanes, Texas
# 1,079:
4:11 pm PST, Dec 21,
Laura Vincenti, Texas
# 1,078:
10:58 pm PST, Dec 20,
David Andrew, Texas
# 1,077:
10:26 pm PST, Dec 20,
David Andrew, Texas
The addition of a train station will increase criminal activity placing an unnecessary burden on it's residence and law enforcement. Colleyville managers should research the criminal data of metropolitan cities currently providing rail access to affulent suburbs.
The addition of a train station will increase criminal activity placing an unnecessary burden on it's residence and law enforcement. Colleyville managers should research the criminal data of metropolitan cities currently providing rail access to affulent suburbs.
I will notify the homeowners in our neighborhood of your web site and suggest they sign the petition.
# 1,076:
11:52 am PST, Dec 20,
Pam Blaies, Texas
The rail station will NOT help Colleyville. Property values will go down, increased traffic problems and noise problems will ensue. Only estimated 50 Colleyville residents will ride train/day, yet we will have to pay a million dollars or more annually (we could use that for improving Colleyville.) There will be a Grapevine rail station only 4 miles away for those 50 people who will use the train. WHAT IS THE UPSIDE?????????
The rail station will NOT help Colleyville. Property values will go down, increased traffic problems and noise problems will ensue. Only estimated 50 Colleyville residents will ride train/day, yet we will have to pay a million dollars or more annually (we could use that for improving Colleyville.) There will be a Grapevine rail station only 4 miles away for those 50 people who will use the train. WHAT IS THE UPSIDE?????????
# 1,075:
7:09 am PST, Dec 20,
Gail Lehman, Texas
# 1,074:
9:24 pm PST, Dec 19,
Pamela Plummer, Texas
# 1,073:
8:15 pm PST, Dec 19,
Ron Demers, Texas
There is no demand for this in Colleyville. It will cost more than we can afford. Let's use Grapevine and NRH as test cases...and see how those go? Sounds like a bunch of head strong stubborn politicians looking to make a mark for themselves.
There is no demand for this in Colleyville. It will cost more than we can afford. Let's use Grapevine and NRH as test cases...and see how those go? Sounds like a bunch of head strong stubborn politicians looking to make a mark for themselves.
# 1,072:
2:45 pm PST, Dec 19,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 1,071:
2:43 pm PST, Dec 19,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 1,070:
1:40 pm PST, Dec 19,
Julie Glenn, Texas
We don't need more noise, traffic or pollution in Colleyville. Keep Colleyville's small town feel.
We don't need more noise, traffic or pollution in Colleyville. Keep Colleyville's small town feel.
# 1,069:
12:36 pm PST, Dec 19,
Patrick Sporl, Texas
This is not something that the Colleyville residents need. Other cities may need it, but not Colleyville, not now.
This is not something that the Colleyville residents need. Other cities may need it, but not Colleyville, not now.
# 1,068:
4:43 am PST, Dec 19,
Name not displayed, Texas
1) Lack of cash 2) We moved out of the city and into the suburbs to avoid the noise and elements that come along with it 3) There is no need for a stop between NRH and Grapevine, totally unnecessary
1) Lack of cash 2) We moved out of the city and into the suburbs to avoid the noise and elements that come along with it 3) There is no need for a stop between NRH and Grapevine, totally unnecessary
# 1,067:
10:34 am PST, Dec 17,
Phillip Meyer, Texas
Better use of tax dollar coupled with traffic congestion
Better use of tax dollar coupled with traffic congestion
# 1,066:
7:07 pm PST, Dec 16,
Laura Pitzer, Texas
We do not need one
We do not need one
# 1,065:
2:28 pm PST, Dec 16,
Cheryl Crawford, Texas
Traffic is very congested already on 26. Home values will be negatively affected around the station. Grapevine has a station that is only minutes away.
Traffic is very congested already on 26. Home values will be negatively affected around the station. Grapevine has a station that is only minutes away.
# 1,064:
12:57 pm PST, Dec 16,
Adrienne Myers, Texas
We moved to Colleyville because it is a quiet, family-oriented area. The train station will disrupt much of the peace we have in this area. Traffic is already heavy in the morning and it will be impossible to reach Colleyville schools from our neighborhood without crossing the tracks. This increased traffic will hurt our housing values, as many choose to move away from the tracks and noise (myself included). In addition, I, like many, will choose to shop in Southlake or Keller to avoid traffic. Our Colleyville merchants are already struggling! This will hurt them even more. There seems to be nothing positive about this train station. Grapevine is close enough for the very few people who want to commute via train.
We moved to Colleyville because it is a quiet, family-oriented area. The train station will disrupt much of the peace we have in this area. Traffic is already heavy in the morning and it will be impossible to reach Colleyville schools from our neighborhood without crossing the tracks. This increased traffic will hurt our housing values, as many choose to move away from the tracks and noise (myself included). In addition, I, like many, will choose to shop in Southlake or Keller to avoid traffic. Our Colleyville merchants are already struggling! This will hurt them even more. There seems to be nothing positive about this train station. Grapevine is close enough for the very few people who want to commute via train.
# 1,063:
11:15 am PST, Dec 16,
Bea Cantu, Texas
Traffic of trains through Colleyville and closing of roads, noise increase, and $$ to pay for project and upkeep.
Traffic of trains through Colleyville and closing of roads, noise increase, and $$ to pay for project and upkeep.
# 1,062:
8:31 am PST, Dec 16,
WILLIAM MATTHEWS, Texas
Colleyville residents can board the train in Grapevine or North Richland Hills.
Colleyville residents can board the train in Grapevine or North Richland Hills.
# 1,061:
2:14 am PST, Dec 16,
Nita Cadenhead, Texas
I see this station as an unnecessary expense and duplication of effort since there will be another station only a few miles away in Grapevine. The local use of a Colleyville station would be extremely limited at best. Please do not waste our tax dollars on this useless project.
I see this station as an unnecessary expense and duplication of effort since there will be another station only a few miles away in Grapevine. The local use of a Colleyville station would be extremely limited at best. Please do not waste our tax dollars on this useless project.
# 1,060:
8:24 pm PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, Texas
We don't want the trafffic and the taxes that the project will generate.
We don't want the trafffic and the taxes that the project will generate.
# 1,059:
8:19 pm PST, Dec 15,
Mark Livingston, Texas
# 1,058:
8:11 pm PST, Dec 15,
Rebecca Livingston, Texas
# 1,057:
5:52 pm PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, Texas
Already we are having the strapped for cash feeling due to the current economic climate. I can't afford any more higher taxes. I should move, but who will buy my house once this train station goes through? Not for what my house is worth in todays market, which is already at a low. You are hurting the citizens of colleyville. Why do you think everyone can afford it? WE can not afford it. It's hard enough trying to come up with enough cash for my property taxes each January. Do not do this.
Already we are having the strapped for cash feeling due to the current economic climate. I can't afford any more higher taxes. I should move, but who will buy my house once this train station goes through? Not for what my house is worth in todays market, which is already at a low. You are hurting the citizens of colleyville. Why do you think everyone can afford it? WE can not afford it. It's hard enough trying to come up with enough cash for my property taxes each January. Do not do this.
# 1,056:
5:17 pm PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 1,055:
4:30 pm PST, Dec 15,
Al & Donna Thomson, Texas
Do not see a need for one, if you have a station in Grapevine....
Do not see a need for one, if you have a station in Grapevine....
# 1,054:
4:11 pm PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 1,053:
3:39 pm PST, Dec 15,
Bill Kinkaid, Texas
This is an unnecessary expense to the city.
This is an unnecessary expense to the city.
# 1,052:
12:51 pm PST, Dec 15,
Bernard Johnson, Texas
I am very opposed to a commuter train stop in Colleyville because we as citizens, DO NOT WANT IT! DO NOT NEED IT! We can not afford it. We have too many other city and community issues to address. Do not want the additional traffic, noise, congestion, that is right on 26, morning traffic is bad enough with the school, and commuter traffic, don't make it worse. We love our community the way it is, it is why Colleyville is Colleyville, we do not need big box retailers, rail stations or other big city eyesores. We pay for the privledge of living in our community just the way it is. Leave it be. I would hate to be known in this community as our elected representative and helped push this thru, and down our throats, just to be BIG TOWN.
I am very opposed to a commuter train stop in Colleyville because we as citizens, DO NOT WANT IT! DO NOT NEED IT! We can not afford it. We have too many other city and community issues to address. Do not want the additional traffic, noise, congestion, that is right on 26, morning traffic is bad enough with the school, and commuter traffic, don't make it worse. We love our community the way it is, it is why Colleyville is Colleyville, we do not need big box retailers, rail stations or other big city eyesores. We pay for the privledge of living in our community just the way it is. Leave it be. I would hate to be known in this community as our elected representative and helped push this thru, and down our throats, just to be BIG TOWN.
