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Catalyst Radio: Sustainable Streets Task Force charged with finding solutions for GR

Catalyst Radio
Catalyst Radio
2/22/13 12:30pm
metro news

in collaboration with Linda Gellasch and WYCE Radio 88.1 FM

With Grand Rapids’ streets deteriorating rapidly, the Sustainable Streets Task Force reports to the city commission on the severity of the condition and on possible funding approaches.
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About Catalyst Radio

Catalyst Radio is the weekly public affairs radio program of Community Media Center, with producer and host Linda Gellasch. The program is a feature of WYCE and The Rapidian and includes interviews with organizations and people working on social change and community support, examines media and free speech issues, and takes a look at the behind-the-scenes of Rapidian reporting. You can catch it on air at noon every Friday on WYCE 88.1 FM or streaming on the Grand Rapids Community Media Center Website.

Past Catalyst Radio episodes are archived on The Rapidian.

Even before harsh winter weather, Grand Rapids streets, such as Baldwin in East Hills, show substantial deterioration.

Even before harsh winter weather, Grand Rapids streets, such as Baldwin in East Hills, show substantial deterioration. /SSTF

Sustainable Streets Task Force findings show that 63 percent of the city’s roadways are in poor condition.

Sustainable Streets Task Force findings show that 63 percent of the city’s roadways are in poor condition. /SSTF

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INTERVIEW

Catalyst Radio looks at a city infrastructure issue that has only become more highlighted with recent severe winter weather – the condition of city roadways, determined to be a vital component for a vibrant city.

The City of Grand Rapids has come to a point of depleted funds for maintaining the streets, according to Mayor George Heartwell. With the resulting deterioration, the City Commission appointed a task force to conduct a year-long study on current conditions and possible solutions.

The Sustainable Streets Task Force recently presented an interim report to city leaders about its findings. In studio is Task Force representative Joshua Leffingwell, to talk about the makeup of the commission, key findings from the study, and recommendations for possible funding of street rehabilitation and upkeep of the streets is infrastructure.

 

MUSIC

New music featured in this edition of Catalyst Radio is from Devotchka, Live with the Colorado Symphony, with the song “Queen of the Surface Streets.”

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