As the debate continues surrounding the future of the Kensington Expressway, I respect the concerns of the residents living in the surrounding neighborhoods. But planners need to be realistic about traffic volume and thoughtfully develop alternatives that can accommodate commuters.

The frustrating 30-mph speed limit implemented on the 198 (Scajaquada) near Buffalo State was an extreme response to a single tragic pedestrian incident, and much of this section has no pedestrian activity in any form.

Addressing another point, I have great respect for our heritage of architecture and parks, including those designed by Olmsted. But we are no longer in the horse and buggy days during which the Olmsted system was created, and other city streets cannot realistically accommodate rush hour traffic

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