To the Editor

Princetonians should not necessarily believe that the lack of access into Princeton is based on easing “rush” hour traffic. Remember DOT already explored the rush hour traffic dilemma by making the green lights three minutes longer on US Route 1 and the outcome was a disaster since the traffic on the feeder roads was not taken into consideration. I have heard that the reason for changing the access into Princeton is to keep the lanes at the turn-a-rounds empty so that ambulance drivers are able to get to the UMCPP without having to be concerned about other vehicles’ turning on to US Route 1 since the drivers will be able to control the traffic lights.

In addition to inconveniencing most Princetonians, the UMCPP has been irresponsible with regard to promises and agreements with the Borough for disposing of the old hospital buildings. How can anyone think that a gated community in the middle of the Witherspoon-Jackson street neighborhood makes sense? AvalonBay has no intention of considering anyone else’s plans but their own and seem to have bullied the Council. The UMCPP no longer considers the old buildings their responsibility or concern. Does anyone know what restrictions, rules, regulations, etc. are being enforced to safeguard our neighborhood from being covered with dust, dirt, grit, etc. when the buildings are knocked down?

Nancy Green

Lytle Street