To: Senator Hunt

From: Paul Schroeder

Re: Repaving of Wood Valley Dr

Date: 18 November, 2007

Senator Hunt,

We have lived at 4525 Wood Valley Drive for 20 years and are aware that several of our neighbors have already written to you about the NCDOT "paving" of Wood Valley Drive. We have left messages with Brandon Jones and Reid Elmore at NCDOT but they have not returned our calls.

Per the article in Friday's NEWS & OBSERVER, we are very grateful that Rep. Marilyn Avila visited our neighborhood to witness 1st-hand the condition of Wood Valley Drive. As she observed, the condition of the road is totally unacceptable for a residential neighborhood like Wood Valley. In addition to the continuous clouds of dust thrown up by vehicular traffic, it is unsafe to ride a bicycle, push a stroller, run, or even go for a walk on this road. There has been a clear negative impact on both the quality of life and property values due to the irrational decisions by NCDOT. Wood Valley Drive was in better condition before NCDOT performed their work.

We urge you to work with NCDOT to get Wood Valley Drive paved properly.

REPLY:

To: Paul Schroeder

From: Senator Hunt

Re: Repaving of Wood Valley Dr

Date: 20 November, 2007

Paul, I have also contacted DOT for a response as to the plan to correct the mess but have heard nothing. I will follow up today.

REPLY 2:

To: Paul Schroeder

From: Senator Hunt

Re: Repaving of Wood Valley Dr

Date: 26 November, 2007

Paul, we have a response from DOT from our inquiries about the inappropriate work on Wood Valley Drive. We don't think the response is satisfactory and Representative Avila and I are currently investigating the DOT rationale for this type of road treatment.