Comments for Bill Floyd Decatur.com http://www.billfloyddecatur.com Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:32:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Changes on Church Street by Rod DeRemer http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/2009/08/changes-on-church-street/comment-page-1/#comment-7185 Rod DeRemer Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:32:31 +0000 http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/?p=23#comment-7185 I love this idea. I love this idea.

]]> Comment on Changes on Church Street by Cliff Fox http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/2009/08/changes-on-church-street/comment-page-1/#comment-7180 Cliff Fox Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:06:22 +0000 http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/?p=23#comment-7180 No, no, no no & no !!! Absolutely against it. Trying to make a left turn out of any of the side streets in the park temporary parking area has become a "take a deep breath and pray before pulling out" experience during the rush hour and lunch time periods. And I can't count how many times I've been almost side-swiped by cars passing me in the right lane who suddenly realize their lane is closed and they need to get over to the left. I don't know where you get the idea that this is "working quite well" (you obviously don't drive this area on a regular basis day & night like me) but only yesterday - before I heard about this blog post - was I thinking to myself "oh thank God all this should soon be gone!!" The sooner we get Church Street back to 4 lanes the safer I'll feel. No, no, no no & no !!!

Absolutely against it. Trying to make a left turn out of any of the side streets in the park temporary parking area has become a “take a deep breath and pray before pulling out” experience during the rush hour and lunch time periods. And I can’t count how many times I’ve been almost side-swiped by cars passing me in the right lane who suddenly realize their lane is closed and they need to get over to the left.

I don’t know where you get the idea that this is “working quite well” (you obviously don’t drive this area on a regular basis day & night like me) but only yesterday – before I heard about this blog post – was I thinking to myself “oh thank God all this should soon be gone!!” The sooner we get Church Street back to 4 lanes the safer I’ll feel.

]]> Comment on Sidewalks on Scott Blvd by bridget http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/2008/04/sidewalks-on-scott-blvd/comment-page-1/#comment-7177 bridget Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:31:45 +0000 http://billfloyddecatur.com/2008/%monthnum/sidewalks-on-scott-blvd/#comment-7177 any sidewalk is always better than no sidewalk any sidewalk is always better than no sidewalk

]]> Comment on Changes on Church Street by Greg Coleson http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/2009/08/changes-on-church-street/comment-page-1/#comment-7175 Greg Coleson Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:52:26 +0000 http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/?p=23#comment-7175 I like the idea except the roundabouts. I think there would be a problem crossing the street without lights to stop the traffic in front of the pool especially for children. I think the roundabouts would provide good traffic calming and I would like that effect. The ideal would be roundabouts with lights to stop traffic for people crossing the street. I favor a more asymmetric layout with a PATH type trail on one side of the street. Check out this link for a nice example of a bike lane on a street with trees. http://www.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/07_23/Paris_bikelanes.jpg I like the idea except the roundabouts. I think there would be a problem crossing the street without lights to stop the traffic in front of the pool especially for children. I think the roundabouts would provide good traffic calming and I would like that effect. The ideal would be roundabouts with lights to stop traffic for people crossing the street.

I favor a more asymmetric layout
with a PATH type trail on one side of the street.

Check out this link for a nice example of a bike lane on a street with trees.
http://www.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/07_23/Paris_bikelanes.jpg

]]> Comment on Changes on Church Street by Carl http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/2009/08/changes-on-church-street/comment-page-1/#comment-7166 Carl Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:34:44 +0000 http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/?p=23#comment-7166 I'm definitely in favor of traffic signal removal and traffic island additions wherever possible and practical. I'd particularly love to see this on Ponce at intersections like PDL Pl, Northern, and N Candler, where consistent traffic volume exiting the side streets rarely seems significant enough to justify signals (particularly ones on old-fashioned timers). The current lights use a significant amount of electricity, whereas traffic islands are inherently more sustainable. With as many power outages as we now have in the City, the fewer the signals, the better. Additionally, pedestrians are heavily penalized by the currently dysfunctional signalization; so this would be a big win for encouraging active living. I’m definitely in favor of traffic signal removal and traffic island additions wherever possible and practical. I’d particularly love to see this on Ponce at intersections like PDL Pl, Northern, and N Candler, where consistent traffic volume exiting the side streets rarely seems significant enough to justify signals (particularly ones on old-fashioned timers). The current lights use a significant amount of electricity, whereas traffic islands are inherently more sustainable. With as many power outages as we now have in the City, the fewer the signals, the better. Additionally, pedestrians are heavily penalized by the currently dysfunctional signalization; so this would be a big win for encouraging active living.

]]> Comment on A comment about the Governor’s comments by Perdue supports big spender, wags finger at local governments | Fresh Loaf http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/2008/08/a-comment-about-the-governors-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-310 Perdue supports big spender, wags finger at local governments | Fresh Loaf Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:14:19 +0000 http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/?p=18#comment-310 [...] to local governments. The governor raised the ire of many — Decatur in particular was aflame on the webz last week — when he criticized them for overspending in light of the state’s estimated $1.6 [...] [...] to local governments. The governor raised the ire of many — Decatur in particular was aflame on the webz last week — when he criticized them for overspending in light of the state’s estimated $1.6 [...]

]]> Comment on A comment about the Governor’s comments by Mayor Invites Governor to Decatur to Explain Himself « Decatur Metro http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/2008/08/a-comment-about-the-governors-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-297 Mayor Invites Governor to Decatur to Explain Himself « Decatur Metro Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:48:48 +0000 http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/?p=18#comment-297 [...] Over on his blog (I still think its awesome that the mayor has a blog.  “where else?”, I ask you), Mayor Floyd chastises Perdue for his tendency to lunge for a scapegoat (local governments!) instead of admit his own administration’s errors, and invites the Governor to a forum in Decatur to explain this “divisive approach”. [...] [...] Over on his blog (I still think its awesome that the mayor has a blog.  “where else?”, I ask you), Mayor Floyd chastises Perdue for his tendency to lunge for a scapegoat (local governments!) instead of admit his own administration’s errors, and invites the Governor to a forum in Decatur to explain this “divisive approach”. [...]

]]> Comment on Homeowners Tax Relief Grant by Buy a car online http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/2008/08/homeowners-tax-relief-grant/comment-page-1/#comment-270 Buy a car online Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:53:23 +0000 http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/?p=17#comment-270 Sandra Kellog wrote about it lately but i think what you wrote is much better. Sandra Kellog wrote about it lately but i think what you wrote is much better.

]]> Comment on Homeowners Tax Relief Grant by State Stiffs Decatur For Over $1 Million « Decatur Metro http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/2008/08/homeowners-tax-relief-grant/comment-page-1/#comment-249 State Stiffs Decatur For Over $1 Million « Decatur Metro Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:34:36 +0000 http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/?p=17#comment-249 [...] mayor discusses it all (and tells you how much more he’ll be paying this year) over on his blog. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)States with ecomonic downturns are cutting [...] [...] mayor discusses it all (and tells you how much more he’ll be paying this year) over on his blog. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)States with ecomonic downturns are cutting [...]

]]> Comment on Welcome to our new CEO by Jim Warren http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/2008/08/welcome-to-our-new-ceo/comment-page-1/#comment-235 Jim Warren Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:59:55 +0000 http://www.billfloyddecatur.com/?p=16#comment-235 We all have room for hope with the changing of the guard, as you stated above. I enjoyed reading this positive statement about an issue that our City officials and legal reps have taken the high road. Let's hope this new leadership will assist in settling the HOST issue to the betterment of all. We all have room for hope with the changing of the guard, as you stated above.
I enjoyed reading this positive statement about an issue that our City officials and legal reps have taken the high road.
Let’s hope this new leadership will assist in settling the HOST issue to the betterment of all.

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