Happy Sunday, everyone!

Please forgive the last-minute urgency of this email, but we think you’ll understand once you see what’s at stake.

🚨 The City Council is set to decide on the drive-through component of a proposed Dunkin’ on Fishkill Ave in Beacon. This decision will shape our streets, safety, and community for years to come.

Why Say NO to the Drive-Through?

❌ More Traffic & Safety Risks – Drive-throughs don’t just add congestion—they make our streets more dangerous. More curb cuts mean more conflict points between cars, cyclists, and pedestrians. A single fast-food drive-through can generate hundreds of additional car trips per day.

❌ More Pollution & Idling – Drive-throughs increase emissions, harming air quality and public health. Is Beacon committed to its climate goals, or not?

❌ Bad for Local Business – Car-centric design hurts small businesses. Studies show walkable, people-friendly streets generate more economic activity than car-dominated ones. Why cater to chains when we should be supporting a thriving local economy?

❌ A Step Backward for Beacon – The Fishkill Ave Concepts Committee recommended NO drive-throughs. The goal is a safer, less car-dependent corridor—let’s not undo that progress.

🚶‍♂️ Cities across the country are banning or restricting drive-throughs for these exact reasons. They bring traffic headaches, hurt walkability, and fail to serve communities in the long run.

How You Can Take Action

📢 Attend Monday’s City Council Meeting (March 17, 7 PM) – Arrive by 6:45 PM to sign up to speak.

📧 Email City Council by NOON Monday: cityofbeacon@beaconny.gov

Tell them: Beacon should prioritize people, not drive-throughs!

Thanks for standing up for a better Beacon!

—Your neighbors at the Beacon Bicycle Coalition

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