tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911830315140428673.post7029717319167806113..comments2024-03-14T21:27:48.439-04:00Comments on Plaintalker II: Planning Board Hears Benefits of Complete StreetsBernicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17728257853330372835noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911830315140428673.post-28127839893864389192014-09-19T15:19:22.690-04:002014-09-19T15:19:22.690-04:00Don't worry. Eric Watson is on the scene! He...Don't worry. Eric Watson is on the scene! He'll take care of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911830315140428673.post-21965936232364967222014-09-19T12:53:41.666-04:002014-09-19T12:53:41.666-04:00So then what you are saying is that since those is...So then what you are saying is that since those issues are of concern the planning board, which doesn't have much jurisdiction of those issues, should just shut down until such time that all other issues in the city are resolved. OR, we as a city can learn to walk and chew gum at the same time - although not while cross 7th street near Belvidere.<br /><br />On that note - the Administration could start getting building owners to clean-up the properties regularly - as is required by law. Thats a great start.<br /><br />And by the way - Complete Streets improve walkability and also can impact the speed and flow of traffic to accommodate safer walking and biking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911830315140428673.post-29527414325886170202014-09-19T10:04:25.390-04:002014-09-19T10:04:25.390-04:00Jim - You forgot ...
- no enforcement of bicycling...Jim - You forgot ...<br />- no enforcement of bicycling not allowed on sidewalks<br /><br />As a pedestrian, I feel the sidewalk bicycling is getting more brazen and dangerous as time goes on without enforcement.<br /><br />As for the litter, I actually can see why so many trash cans have been removed. People living in apartments and the businesses kept using them for free. They should design trash cans so that large bags cannot be put in them, yet the basic litter generated by people in the streets (fast food wrappers, etc.) can be tossed. Oh, wait. Those cans exist elsewhere! Oh, PMUA ...?Jackie S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00329275604115301953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911830315140428673.post-29980598484333474392014-09-19T08:17:38.688-04:002014-09-19T08:17:38.688-04:00That all sounds pretty and progressive but let'...That all sounds pretty and progressive but let's concentrate on the traffic and pedestrian safety issues that exist first.<br /><br />- missing and unpainted crosswalks<br />- missing street signs in all wards<br />- unenforced stop-for-pedestrian laws<br />- unenforced speeding laws<br /><br />Try crossing the East 7th or South at Belvidere to catch a train - forget about it!<br /><br />Did I mention the litter? Downtown and in the Netherwood shopping district on South Ave. Where is the PMUA?<br /><br />And I would be afraid to ride my bike on South Avenue as an illegal banner in the right of way may whip me in the face. <br /><br />Grrrrr, too much caffeine this morning. Jim Spearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837241914043022314noreply@blogger.com