from the....... President's Desk

The new millennium is upon us, but while the century has changed, the problems have not.
In the Palisades, believe it or not, traffic was our number one criminal issue in 1999 and it is likely to remain so in the year 2000. I get more complaints about traffic issues than any other issue.
People in this neighborhood are very concerned about speeding on streets, missing stop signs, installation of traffic lights, and road construction.
In response to this concern, the PCAís February membership meeting will focus on ìTraffic and Transit in the Palisades.î
We have asked Gary Burch, Chief Transportation Engineer for the District and Mr. Herb Leonard of Metro to come talk to us about traffic and Metro bus service in the Palisades. We have also asked a member of our local police division to attend.
So all of you have called me with questions about speeding, bus service and traffic lights should come and directly address your comments and questions to the people who really can make a difference.
As we go to press, members of the PCA Board are working with the Field School to resolve some of the traffic problems posed by its proposed move to the old Cafritz estate. What we are hoping for is to arrive at a solution that works for both the school and the community.
Based on our experience with both St. Patrickís and George Washington University at Mount Vernon, we hope that a reasonable compromise can be reached that allows the school to locate on the Cafritz property without tying up rush hour traffic on Foxhall Road.
On a high note, I want to report that our membership campaign was very successful. We had a great response and increased our membership. Please renew your PCA membership if you have not already done so.
And, finally, I hope to see all of you on February 26 at the ìNow Thisî theater production, co-sponsored by the Palisades Citizens Association and the Palisades Community Fund and hosted by the Lab School of Washington. This is a special event intended to celebrate the spirit of fun and creativity in the Palisades. Please come! óCary Ridder