According to the report, support is stronger outside the city limits

Do tell.

I don't believe the Focus' polling. Ever.

I don't really trust robo polls.

This article doesn't say how they selected their sample, which is kind of important info.

500 is a good sample size, but... over half their 500 respondents were over 65 - that seems off.

I can pretty much guarantee that more than 16% of the folks who show up on 12/6 will oppose completion, but whether that reflects the size of their numbers or the intensity of their opposition I can't say.

I also wonder how much the Henley Street Bridge being closed might influence people's perception of the need here.

I guess as someone under 65 with a landline that puts me in a minority. As I voted no that means I'm really in a fringe group. I'm just glad I was in the majority in last week's poll. You know, the one that really matters.

Tonight the robocall asked my answering machine whether or not textbooks should be rated like movies. Not something I'd thought a lot about. Funny thing is, these robocalls don't have a button to push for undecided.

Tonight the robocall asked my answering machine whether or not textbooks should be rated like movies.

Off-topic, but...

Textbooks relate factual material.

How (and why) might one arrive at any rating as to whether a given set of facts is "offensive???"

Metro Pulse by Joe Tarr ...

Divided Highway: The James White Parkway Extension That Won't Go away

I wish they had labeled the precincts. Found them on KGIS.

26th precinct - Sevier Ave./Island Home, which includes the existing JWP.

Affected by new JWP ext.

25th precinct - Vestal, which includes Moody Avenue East of Chapman Highway and could include the beginning of the JWP ext.

29th precinct - The heart of South Knoxville, the main area that will be affected by the JWP ext. All East of Chapman Hwy, from Stone Road to just past Little Switzerland to the river.

93rd precinct - East John Sevier Hwy, Seymour, Chapman Hwy from Little Switzerland to the county line.

Not really affected by new JWP ext.

27th precinct - Colonial Village plus some, all west of Chapman Hwy.

89th precinct - Alcoa Hwy and Maryville Pike areas

90th precinct - All West of Chapman Hwy, John Sevier Hwy area, South Knox County.

Not really affected by JWP ext except for access to new road.

92nd precinct - Kimberlin Heights, Bays Mountain, Seymour. All East of Chapman Hwy., to the river.

Not that it really matters. I'm betting I could do a poll and get a completely different response.

It's not likely that these folks commute to downtown Knoxville or anyplace else on a regular basis. Two possible well used justifications for their response: "We want a direct connection from south Knox County to the interstate." or "It's been planned and we want it built."

Given TDOT's pay-as-you-go policy, perhaps the question should have been, "In the immediate future, would you rather see improvements to Chapman and Alcoa Highways in Knox County or would you rather TDOT build the JWP?"

Thanks Bizgrrl, for researching the precincts. Interesting information.

At one time I thought JWP was a hot topic in part to get federal money from the now expired TEA-21 program more than any true functional purpose. Sort of a, hey there is some money, let's find some way to get some of it.

TEA-21

Wonder how they count answering machines and other non-responsive responses? Probably as "not opposed" as in "support."

Also, a proper poll would have given the three alternative routes and a "no build" option.

for the commuters/visitors from outlying neighborhoods and other counties?

Let these folks become more innovative with Transportation DOLLARS.

Let the out of county commuters/visitors from Sevier and other counties create their own Park and Ride/businesses in their own counties so that they can commute to downtown Knoxville or wherever they desire to go?!?

THis idea would save commuters money and time. They could spend time on a Park and Ride bus resting, relaxing, computing, and saving wear and tear on their own vehicles.

I lived in the metro Denver/Boulder Colorado area in the 80's and 90's. They have developed a wonderful mass transit for Park and Ride commuter/visitors. I could catch a regular bus in my neighborhood in east Denver to downtown Denver. Then, transfer to a commuter bus to go visit friends and shop in Boulder. I SAVED SO MUCH MONEY and could relax. The entire trip only cost $2.00 one way.
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WHy do some folks think it is necessary to destroy other people's neighborhoods, in an area where they only drive through, in order to make their lives faster by three minutes?!?

LET THEM SPEND THEIR MONEY to create car pools and buses for Park and Rides. THey don't even stop to shop on Chapman Hwy unless it's out near John Sevier Hwy and the big box chains.

AND the world is going to be different in a very short time, after PEAK OIL, during and after the energy descent.

We are finding ways to be more productive whilst leaving neighborhoods intact. We are becoming more innovative and creative.

WE ARE the ones we've been waiting for. Let's create and maintain a GREAT PARK AND RIDE system out Chapman Highway! Let there be a Park and Ride station out near John Sevier Hwy and Chapman Hwy And others along Alcoa Hwy and other main thoroughfares.

I am pleasantly surprised to see Google updated its map to include the South Knoxville Wilderness Trails. May have to do a little hiking tomorrow.

Thank you, thank you, for the Park and Ride promotion. All of Knox County and the surrounding counties could use this but it would be particularly helpful for South Knoxville and South Knox County. It could even help get folks to and from Pigeon Forge without so much danger in driving on Chapman Highway. We need Park and Rides all over!

Anonymous 3, definitely appreciate both your technical and mountain biking expertise.