Wells then said that there was concern about the impact on riders and businesses if the stop were to be moved. D.M.J.M. Harris is beginning a study this week, polling riders about their preferences, and interviewing owners of Last Stop for Jeans, Payless Shoes, Popeye s chicken and other business owners that might be affected by the move. In a follow-up discussion after the meeting, Wells said that her firm had already interviewed the managers of Last Stop and Payless, and they were against changing the stop. She also suggested that the principal of Hine might be able to provide crowd control immediately after school an effort that has been made several times over the years, to no effect. Streetscape planning for Barracks Row is on a very fast track, since construction is expected to begin early this fall.
Planners are open to suggestions, and continually making modifications.
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