History, Character, Long-term and Cumulative Effects, Visual Impact

Dear Petition Signers, Gregory Peck and Jennifer Jones cross the Saugatuck Swing Bridge in The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit. A century and a half of history— Films, WPA artwork, New Yorker covers… CTDOT by federal regulation needs to make plans that avoid destroying our history. This is the third brief planned email updates you will receive on aspects of our work with the Cribari Bridge Project. Please offer comments for the public record. Deadline: April 17. The Federal engagement we seek will yield results. Collective pressure will ensure height restrictions are designed into an adaptive rehabilitation of our historic Cribari Bridge. CLick the links below to send a form email with this request to the Governor, DOT and Town Officials. 
The character, safety, and setting must be preserved. The Westport neighborhoods in the I-95 must continue to be liveable. 
So we are not done.

Sustained pressure matters most. If momentum fades, our goal may slip away. Our main priority:
A solution that includes a permanent height restriction to prevent semi-trucks from entering Saugatuck. 
 🚨 THREE URGENT ACTIONS TO TAKE NOW 1 - In order to be effectively heard, you MUST comment on the CTDOT portal. Use this link: https://tinyurl.com/CTDOTPortal This is critical because comments are counted and become part of the public record. Numbers will determine our outcome. 
You may comment multiple times. The state requires a comment for each issue you have with the project - and this helps our numbers.  (A sample comment to use as is or personalize is at the bottom of this email) 2- Email Gov Lamont, DOT and Town officials. Click one of the links below for an updated form email: https://tinyurl.com/3-21-email-ios (for iphones and mac) https://tinyurl.com/3-21-email-outlook (for Outlook desktop) 3- If you want to stay informed on this issue, join our email list at the link below. (Westport Alliance for Saugatuck has volunteered to maintain this list and execute our on-going campaign) https://sites.google.com/view/westportallianceforsaugatuck/get-updates  So keep the pressure on.  Continue sending emails Encourage neighbors and friends to participate Share the link and message widely Our petition opened the door. Now we must push through it. Save Westport Now, the Greens Farms Association, Westport Preservation, the Alliance for Saugatuck and several RTM members from districts 1, 4, 5, and 9 have rallied and echo our message. This community has shown what unity can accomplish. If we stay aligned and focused, we can make this happen! 
 Thank you for your engagement   -------------------------------------------------------- Sample Comment for DOT Portal I support a solution for the Cribari Bridge that includes a permanent height restriction to prevent semi-trucks from using the bridge and surrounding roads. This is essential for public safety and community protection, including: 1) Protecting pedestrians, children, cyclists, and motorists This corridor is a heavily used local route, including school bus stops and active pedestrian crossings. Semi-trucks create dangerous blind spots and turning limitations that put young children waiting for or boarding school buses, cyclists, and everyday motorists at risk. 2) Ensuring emergency vehicle access is not delayed Allowing tractor-trailers on these roads would increase congestion and create obstructions that could delay police, fire, and ambulance response times through Saugatuck. 3) Preventing increased air pollution Routing heavy truck traffic through this area would significantly increase diesel particulate emissions, negatively impacting air quality and public health in a dense residential community. A permanent physical height restriction is the only reliable way to ensure navigation systems do not route semi-trucks through Saugatuck. Please ensure the final design reflects this requirement.