Quotes by Pat Ivey

“We have an opportunity here, but there are lots of questions that still need to be answered, and thats what were working on. If we take this to the public, weve got to be able to show them that we can deliver, because well have just one shot to do this right.”

“If they can get in there at 9:30 a.m., they can get a lot done. Its not the most efficient way to do it, but its better than trying to get in there and work during rush hour.”

“We typically identify the roads that need resurfacing about a year in advance of contracts being awarded.”

“We dont want to waste a lot of money if removing the bridge is the ultimate plan.”

“The only reason we didnt add it at the time is that Old Salem wanted a more visual historic quality than concrete apron so we pulled it out of the contract and did it separately.”

“Weve said all along that it should be eliminated because the highways official designation is U.S. 421. We get calls all the time from people who are lost because they are mixed up. Calling that road Business 40 does nothing but confuse motorists because they dont know where theyre going.”

“This is not something anyone needs to be afraid of. We desperately need people to participate.”

“The workshop is not open to the public, but lots of folks from the public will be taking part.”

“The whole point of this is to generate ideas. Innovation, thats the key. Thats what were interested in.”

“Weve always felt that this Business 40 effort could be a model for other projects.”