Victory in the fight against the ICC!
- Posted by i69news on March 25th, 2007 filed in Privatization, Resistance
Governor Daniels has at least temporarily abandoned his proposals to build the Indiana Commerce Connector (which was basically a privatized extension of I-69) and the Illiana Toll Road. We have to remember that this victory is due to the strength of our communities and our resistance - these horrific road plans were only withdrawn because of the willingness of people across Indiana to stand up and say no, and also, to begin organizing with others to resist.
As we take on and defeat insane road project after insane road project, it is also increasingly clear that we can take on and defeat I-69, especially since its been weakened by this news.
The Indy Star article:
Daniels abandons Indy-area toll road
Decision follows fierce criticism, raises questions on I-69 project
By Mary Beth Schneider
mary.beth.schneider@indystar.com
In the face of blistering public opposition, Gov. Mitch Daniels on Saturday dropped his controversial proposal to build a toll road bypass east and south of Indianapolis.
He also drastically scaled back plans for a similar project in Northwestern Indiana.
Daniels conceded defeat in a letter to legislative leaders, saying that in the wake of public hearings, “it is clear to me that we are far from the degree of consensus that is necessary before embarking on major public works projects of high local impact.”
The news, delivered in an unusual Saturday announcement by the governor’s office, followed months of criticism about the Indianapolis-area proposal.
Daniels’ decision also raises questions about the proposed Indianapolis-to-Evansville extension of I-69, which was slated to be paid for in part with proceeds from a private entity that would have built and operated the Indy-area bypass.
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