University of Virginia Library

No Truck Route

Dear Sir:

Even as I am writing this letter
concerning the Grady-Gordon
Ave. Road Plan, I am still astounded.
At first there were some
vague rumors around the Grounds
about a new highway coming near
the University. We have all
watched the situation progress, and
it seems as if it is almost reality.

It is time for the University and
the City of Charlottesville to come
to terms. Not only does the University
makeup about one-fourth
of the population of Charlottesville,
but it contributes millions
and millions of dollars to the
economic gain of almost every
business in town. I dare say that
there would not be "quite" the
need for as many restaurants,
motels, theatres,....the list could go
on for pages, and there are now,
beside the cultural gains and
prestige that go along with the University
Community. In fact, there
would hardly be a "City" of Charlottesville
without the University,
except that it is where Rts. 29
and 250 meet!

My point is this; I'm finished
listening to vain attempts by student
committees to influence the
City. It's time for whoever runs
this University to get down to brass
tacks with the City: We don't
want a truck route running over
our "Lawn," or we'll move!!!

Eric Munoz
College 3