1. Mountain Rd to Boylston Hwy.
The 191 Alliance
Mountain Rd to Boylston Hwy.

2. Who Are We. They say, “It’s a collector arterial
Who Are We? They say, “It’s a collector arterial.” But we say, “No, it’s a community.”
Our formal name is: The 191 Alliance
The Alliance concerns the Mountain Rd to Boylston Hwy (R-2588B) project.
Our primary goals are to:
Facilitate a re-evaluation of the 191 road expansion project in light of the Balfour Parkway project being cancelled and the completion of the School Safety construction currently in progress.
To work closely with our county commissioners, Henderson TAC, and FBRMPO.
Be a community voice for Henderson County residents concerned about the 191 project.

3. Vehicle-Miles Traveled 1946-2013

4. Vehicle-Miles Traveled per Capita 1946-2013

5. Current Beliefs The current 191 widening project will:
Spur rapid and dense development that is inconsistent with the character of rural Henderson;
Endanger residents and commuters with the introduction of additional traffic;
Introduce environmental concerns, including air, noise, water pollution, and significant loss of wildlife and wetland habitats;
Result in permanent, irreparable harm to the environment and communities along 191.

6. What We Need to Do
Request Henderson County Commissioners, Henderson County Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO to:
postpone the R-2588B project until . . .
the impact of W-5506 (R-2588A) is studied after its completion.
Develop an Alliance website.
Elicit input from the Sierra Club and Audubon Society. Seek legal advice on methods to change the project.
Initiate and maintain a letter writing campaign to keep residents along 191 and other interested parties informed.
Host public meetings and press conferences as needed.

8. Resources & References
“America in 2015”
“Highway 29: A Corridor Study, Greer, SC”
“Evaluation of Lane Reduction,” Federal Highway Administration
ROADEX project
"The Fundamental Law of Road Congestion: Evidence from US Cities.” Gilles Duranton (University of Pennsylvania), and Matthew A. Turner (University of Toronto. 2009/2011. National Bureau of Economic Research, Cambridge, MA.
“On a Paradox of Traffic Planning,” Dietrich Braess,  Transportation Science 39 (2005):

9. Resources & References
“To stop a road widening project, be persistent”
“A Review of the 2002 Mills River Watershed Management Strategy, Ten Years Later “ ftp://ftp.ashevillenc.gov/Water/Mills-River-Watershed-Mgt-Strategy/Review-2002-Mills-River-Watershed-Mgmt-Strategy.pdf
“7 Tips for When Road Construction Affects Your Business”
“No More Freeway Expansions” (links to letters)
“The Future of Commuting”
“Road pricing most effective in reducing vehicle emissions”

10. Resources & References
“Was $1.6 Billion Worth It?”
“Transportation equity: Why peak period road pricing is fair”
“The end of the road? Challenging the road-building consensus”
“How America’s Most Important Highway Fails” (requires sign-in)
“Why road widening is a bad idea”

11. Resources & References
“Road congestion”
“The effects of Road widening”
“Advantages and Disadvantages of Road Transport”
“The Impact of Road Projects in England”
“The end of the Road? Challenging the road-building consensus”
“The Impact of Road Widening on the Local Economy”

12. Resources & References
“Effects of Roads on Ecological Conditions”
“Speed”
“The Futility of Widening, Round 2”
Does building more roads create more traffic?
Traffic: Why It’s Getting Worse, What Government Can Do