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Mission creep and prioritization of beautification over infrastructure
Is the New London Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee losing sight of its mission? At the 5/21 meeting, concerns were raised that the Pocket Park project is now taking priority over the broader transit networks the... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/bpac/2026-05-21/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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Safety concerns and proactive committee action
New London parents and residents: The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is contacting the Public Safety Department and Montascori School regarding increased safety hazards involving high-speed electric vehicles and new... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/bpac/2026-05-21/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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Internal dissent regarding strategic direction
The committee's focus is shifting. During the 5/21 meeting, members noted that park beautification efforts are overshadowing the development of essential bicycle and pedestrian transit networks. We need to know: what is the... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/bpac/2026-05-21/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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Is the New London Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee drifting from its core purpose? During the May 21 meeting, internal friction emerged over whether the committee is prioritizing park beautification over actual transit infrastructure. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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The Pocket Park project is moving forward with fundraising and design, but some members warned that this focus is overshadowing the broader transit networks—the very reason the committee was established in the first place.
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Beyond the mission debate, safety is a growing concern. The committee is now moving to engage Public Safety and Montascori School officials regarding high-speed electric vehicles on sidewalks and dangerous traffic patterns near the new school.
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As these decisions unfold, residents should watch closely: Will the committee return its focus to connectivity and safe transit, or will the mission continue to shift toward local beautification projects? https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/bpac/2026-05-21/
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Is the New London Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee losing its way? During the May 21 meeting, a significant point of tension emerged regarding the committee's direction. While updates on the Pocket Park project were provided—including fundraising and design elements—some members expressed concern that the committee is experiencing 'mission creep.' Specifically, there is a worry that the focus on park beautification is now taking priority over the development of the broader bicycle and pedestrian transit networks that the committee was originally tasked to build. At the same time, the committee is addressing urgent safety issues. They are currently coordinating with the Public Safety Department and Montascori School to address the rise of high-speed electric vehicles (dirt bikes/motorbikes) on sidewalks and streets, as well as pedestrian hazards caused by new traffic patterns near the school. As a community, we need to ensure that our advisory boards are focused on the high-impact infrastructure and safety needs of all residents, rather than shifting toward smaller-scale beautification projects. Keep an eye on how the committee balances these competing priorities. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/bpac/2026-05-21/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH