Thursday, July 8, 2010
Unkempt Highway Right-of-Ways
I am disturbed by the appearance of Interstate 40 and other major highways and interstates in Amarillo. The shrubbery is not being maintained, plantings have died causing erosion of dirt onto the roadways, and the weeds and grass are knee-high in places. I had heard mowing and other maintenance was going to be scaled back due to lack of funding. However, isn't an unkempt appearance an incentive for travelers to just keep on traveling if our city has an untidy uninviting atmosphere? I would think, that is a loss of revenue for our city. Isn't lack of pride in our city's appearance self defeating?
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Christine, I agree with you. TXDOT engineers are more concerned with practicality over appearance. I have inquired about more landscaping to beautify the area as well as serve as a visual barrier between the interstate and the residential areas it borders and have been discouraged because of upkeep costs, etc. I don't understand why cities I visit all appear to be better taken care of...
Many cities I visit have much better maintenance along the right of ways. I am very frustrated about this. I may have to take this on as a project and see what I can do. Thank you for your comment.
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