Being Proactive

Got to give credit where credit is due. With the blocking of the Lilly and Burleigh intersection, traffic is bound to get even weirder and more dangerous on Fiebrantz. I'm happy to report that the Brookfield police realize this. During a phone conversation earlier today (I did not initate it) I was told that patrols would be increased.

Man, it's going to be a long summer though. I was out walking my baby daughter when I spied a van zipping down the hill. The passenger punk got upset when I motioned to slow down. "What's the problem," he yelled, apparently oblivious to the fact that 50 mph doubled the posted speed.

He was not alone.

Response to Brookfield Director of Public Works

I've already received a response from Thomas Grisa, Director of Public Works for Brookfield. He writes of a "traffic calming policy" that is in the works and may become effective in a couple of months. My reply to his politically correct, do nothing response is below.



Mr. Grisa,

Your response is no different than those I received previously. In fact, I dare say it's identical to the one I received last summer regarding calming policies. A couple of months from now? With luck there won't be any fatalities. I have posted my previous letter at my blog (http://othersideofmymouth.blogspot.com) and at James Wigderson's (http://wigdersonlibrarypub.blogspot.com). While mine won't likely garner much attention, I can assure you that James' will as he is also a Waukesha Freeman columnist and his blog is one of the most widely read in SE Wisconsin.

I'm sorry, but your politically correct response just won't do. I would like some more immediate action taken to ensure no other child is injured by reckless drivers on Fiebrantz.

Timothy Rock