Move the people not the sidewalk


August 21, 2008 · Updated 5:47 PM 

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The sidewalk, as shown in Bellevue Reporter article concerning the Grand Esplanade, is a terrific proposal. However the moving sidewalk portion would be an expensive and high maintenance device.

Forget the moving sidewalk. A good walkway might help the 65 percent of our overweight population get some needed exercise.

Fred Hazelton

Clyde Hill

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