In reply to Panama Red
12th is full. Try Grand Parkway.
1:53p, 2/20/24
.@HoustonChron Here is Houston Ave where Whitmire removed new pedestrian infrastructure. They hit a pipe &this river has been running for 2days. The silt you see in water is undermining which means water rushing out of the pipe is pulling from under the roadway. $$$$ FIX & WASTE. pic.twitter.com/hKZyFYKGYt
— A.Galsgow (@Aefauld) February 20, 2024
2:15p, 2/20/24
In reply to lunchbox
I feel like this tweet is meant to try andnbag on Whitmire because he isn't catering to causes she cares about, not because she actually gives a damn.
3:00p, 2/20/24
In reply to Sea Speed
I agree....just thought it should be mentioned in the thread....for traffic alert reasons if nothing else...
3:08p, 2/20/24
In reply to lunchbox
Gotta love buddy grift contracts. Half the work at twice the cost.lunchbox said:.@HoustonChron Here is Houston Ave where Whitmire removed new pedestrian infrastructure. They hit a pipe &this river has been running for 2days. The silt you see in water is undermining which means water rushing out of the pipe is pulling from under the roadway. $$$$ FIX & WASTE. pic.twitter.com/hKZyFYKGYt
— A.Galsgow (@Aefauld) February 20, 2024
3:10p, 2/20/24
I doubt this is so much a buddy grift contract (not saying it's not) so much as it is the new mayor having his ear bent by a select group of people.
Whether you were for or against what was built on Houston Ave., to go in and rip it out 1 month after construction is just dumb and wasteful. And now it's even more wasteful with the water line and road repairs that will have to be tacked on top.
Whether you were for or against what was built on Houston Ave., to go in and rip it out 1 month after construction is just dumb and wasteful. And now it's even more wasteful with the water line and road repairs that will have to be tacked on top.
10:05a, 2/21/24
Wasn't the catalyst for the installation of the median and turn lane here a bicyclist being killed in a hit and run, but the project lacked adding a bike lane? And the subsequent (total) removal of the medians pursued following the Lutheran church concerns about southbound left turn access, rather than just reworking the left-hand turn and leaving the median pedestrian refuge?
Seems like a good intentions but poorly executed. This city needs better roadway, pedestrian and bike infrastructure, end of story.
Quote:
As the pastor put it, he has been "supportive of of street safety initiatives" but took issue with how the ongoing project's cut of the left turn will make it difficult for older members to get to church.
The City, Dorn continued, would provide the church with a left turn lane to the backside of the property. "But you don't run weddings and funerals from the backside of the building," he said.
Seems like a good intentions but poorly executed. This city needs better roadway, pedestrian and bike infrastructure, end of story.
12:12p, 2/21/24
better to stop the wasteful spending and correct the dumb decisionQuote:
Whether you were for or against what was built on Houston Ave., to go in and rip it out 1 month after construction is just dumb and wasteful
5:25p, 3/14/24
In reply to HeightsAg
Because that's what's important....impressing activists by winning the awards that they themselves create and give out.Quote:
Joe Cutrufo, executive director at BikeHouston, whose advocacy helped get this project in place, told Adam Zuvanich of Houston Public Media that he's concerned about the fate of 11th Street.
"If the mayor were to undo this project and revert 11th Street back to how it used to be," Cutrufo said, "I don't think you'd see the city winning any awards for that."
6:34p, 3/14/24
Next go after Waugh
Then Taft at Westheimer. The reduced lanes on Taft are ridiculously tight
Then Taft at Westheimer. The reduced lanes on Taft are ridiculously tight
7:04p, 3/14/24
R/houston is gonna have heads exploding at this news. The gnashing over Houston Ave was amazing, wait till 11th st has its come to Jesus meeting.
I dont know why you cant funnel traffic down to one lane each way at the hike/bike trail crossing like it is now, but put it back out to 2 lanes each way the rest of 11th… seems like an easy scenario to fix
I dont know why you cant funnel traffic down to one lane each way at the hike/bike trail crossing like it is now, but put it back out to 2 lanes each way the rest of 11th… seems like an easy scenario to fix
2:23p, 3/15/24
In reply to TX04Aggie
I feel like that would be terrible.
Easy solution, imo….leave it one lane each way, but get rid of the bike lanes and add a turn lane.
TX04Aggie said:
R/houston is gonna have heads exploding at this news. The gnashing over Houston Ave was amazing, wait till 11th st has its come to Jesus meeting.
I dont know why you cant funnel traffic down to one lane each way at the hike/bike trail crossing like it is now, but put it back out to 2 lanes each way the rest of 11th… seems like an easy scenario to fix
I feel like that would be terrible.
Easy solution, imo….leave it one lane each way, but get rid of the bike lanes and add a turn lane.
3:08p, 3/15/24
In reply to htxag09
A 2 way protected bike lane on one side of the road seems like a better option than what we have now.
htxag09 said:TX04Aggie said:
R/houston is gonna have heads exploding at this news. The gnashing over Houston Ave was amazing, wait till 11th st has its come to Jesus meeting.
I dont know why you cant funnel traffic down to one lane each way at the hike/bike trail crossing like it is now, but put it back out to 2 lanes each way the rest of 11th… seems like an easy scenario to fix
I feel like that would be terrible.
Easy solution, imo….leave it one lane each way, but get rid of the bike lanes and add a turn lane.
A 2 way protected bike lane on one side of the road seems like a better option than what we have now.
3:10p, 3/15/24
In reply to drumboy
Any change will be hella expensive.
This city is pretty damn good at pissing away money doing, redoing, and eventually removing dumb ass projects while being too broke/cheap to do anything meaningful or actually needed
This city is pretty damn good at pissing away money doing, redoing, and eventually removing dumb ass projects while being too broke/cheap to do anything meaningful or actually needed
4:31p, 3/15/24
How about you bike ****ers just go somewhere where you can ride without traffic?
It's not that damn hard.
It's not that damn hard.
Ronnie '88
5:22p, 3/15/24
In reply to 12thMan9
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I live in the Heights, so I ride in the Heights to get to these sparser areas. I also ride in the Heights doing errands like going to C&D, Premium Draught, commuting to my office off Washington, etc.
And for the record - I don't like the 11th St bike lanes. Too dangerous. I stay on the neighborhood streets. And don't call me a ****er.
I do ride in areas without traffic - I ride Clinton, Armour, Canal, Robertson and other streets that I doubt you visit very often.12thMan9 said:
How about you bike ****ers just go somewhere where you can ride without traffic?
It's not that damn hard.
.
I live in the Heights, so I ride in the Heights to get to these sparser areas. I also ride in the Heights doing errands like going to C&D, Premium Draught, commuting to my office off Washington, etc.
And for the record - I don't like the 11th St bike lanes. Too dangerous. I stay on the neighborhood streets. And don't call me a ****er.
8:26p, 3/15/24
In reply to chico
We are not that city where bike lanes make sense among city streets.
Okay Mr. ****er. Point being is that there are places to go to ride & not screw up regular traffic lanes.chico said:I do ride in areas without traffic - I ride Clinton, Armour, Canal, Robertson and other streets that I doubt you visit very often.12thMan9 said:
How about you bike ****ers just go somewhere where you can ride without traffic?
It's not that damn hard.
.
I live in the Heights, so I ride in the Heights to get to these sparser areas. I also ride in the Heights doing errands like going to C&D, Premium Draught, commuting to my office off Washington, etc.
And for the record - I don't like the 11th St bike lanes. Too dangerous. I stay on the neighborhood streets. And don't call me a ****er.
We are not that city where bike lanes make sense among city streets.
Ronnie '88
9:07p, 3/15/24
Well just be careful out there when you're driving around and see someone on a bike. It could be me, just give a friendly wave and I'll wave back.
9:17p, 3/15/24
In reply to chico
This seems like an oddly specific "I'm a local" post. Do you also ride your bike to get Jeff to cut your hair at Doug's, or go browse Augusta Antiques or get breakfast at Yale Drugs?Quote:
I live in the Heights, so I ride in the Heights to get to these sparser areas. I also ride in the Heights doing errands like going to C&D, Premium Draught, commuting to my office off Washington, etc.
10:02a, 3/16/24
Bike lanes are a waste of time but I'm ok with sidewalks and crosswalks.
Have a bit of patience with those that want to wal across the road - it's not hard.
Have a bit of patience with those that want to wal across the road - it's not hard.
11:30a, 3/16/24
In reply to TheMasterplan
i wish we would implement something like they have in many urban areas of the UK. when a pedestrian enters a crosswalk, it automatically triggers flashing yellow lights.TheMasterplan said:
Bike lanes are a waste of time but I'm ok with sidewalks and crosswalks.
Have a bit of patience with those that want to wal across the road - it's not hard.
3:58p, 3/16/24
In reply to TheMasterplan
My problem is homeless camped out in the intersections. Fix that problem not the roads.
TheMasterplan said:
Bike lanes are a waste of time but I'm ok with sidewalks and crosswalks.
Have a bit of patience with those that want to wal across the road - it's not hard.
My problem is homeless camped out in the intersections. Fix that problem not the roads.
4:08p, 3/16/24
In reply to htxag09
If I recall correctly, that was the original plan before they decided to add the bike lanes. Basically make it like Studewood.
htxag09 said:TX04Aggie said:
R/houston is gonna have heads exploding at this news. The gnashing over Houston Ave was amazing, wait till 11th st has its come to Jesus meeting.
I dont know why you cant funnel traffic down to one lane each way at the hike/bike trail crossing like it is now, but put it back out to 2 lanes each way the rest of 11th… seems like an easy scenario to fix
I feel like that would be terrible.
Easy solution, imo….leave it one lane each way, but get rid of the bike lanes and add a turn lane.
If I recall correctly, that was the original plan before they decided to add the bike lanes. Basically make it like Studewood.
5:41p, 3/16/24
In reply to Jugstore Cowboy
Don't forget the fish sandwich at Someburger.DustysLineup said:This seems like an oddly specific "I'm a local" post. Do you also ride your bike to get Jeff to cut your hair at Doug's, or go browse Augusta Antiques or get breakfast at Yale Drugs?Quote:
I live in the Heights, so I ride in the Heights to get to these sparser areas. I also ride in the Heights doing errands like going to C&D, Premium Draught, commuting to my office off Washington, etc.
10:09a, 3/17/24
In reply to Jugstore Cowboy
you nailed it. These projects earn grant money and circle-jerk awards for their proponents. The proponents then go use their awards as fodder to interview for more "prestigious" jobs in more famous cities. Then they can get bigger grants and and flashier awards.DustysLineup said:Because that's what's important....impressing activists by winning the awards that they themselves create and give out.Quote:
Joe Cutrufo, executive director at BikeHouston, whose advocacy helped get this project in place, told Adam Zuvanich of Houston Public Media that he's concerned about the fate of 11th Street.
"If the mayor were to undo this project and revert 11th Street back to how it used to be," Cutrufo said, "I don't think you'd see the city winning any awards for that."
11:00a, 3/17/24
I don't want awards. I want lower taxes, less crime and less traffic.
If you want to win a ****ing award authorize the reroute of the 45/59 interchange that has been in design phase for 15 years.
If you want to win a ****ing award authorize the reroute of the 45/59 interchange that has been in design phase for 15 years.
6:41p, 3/17/24
In reply to ThunderCougarFalconBird
Or maybe New York and Boston are all fixed up, so now he's turned his benevolent gaze towards Houston.
I wish local news outlets could go just a half-centimeter deeper on all these professional "activists" and "advocates" who make a lucrative career out of ****ing up local infrastructure while pretending to speak on behalf of the local community to which they most recently attached themselves. No doubt they're funded at least in part by companies that install these obstacle courses.
*his X account is a good scroll for those who enjoy conspiracy theories and urban fantasies: https://twitter.com/JoeCutrufo
This dork's moving in the wrong direction; he worked for agitators and gadfly organizations in NYC and Boston before coming here:Quote:
These projects earn grant money and circle-jerk awards for their proponents. The proponents then go use their awards as fodder to interview for more "prestigious" jobs in more famous cities. Then they can get bigger grants and and flashier awards.
Or maybe New York and Boston are all fixed up, so now he's turned his benevolent gaze towards Houston.
I wish local news outlets could go just a half-centimeter deeper on all these professional "activists" and "advocates" who make a lucrative career out of ****ing up local infrastructure while pretending to speak on behalf of the local community to which they most recently attached themselves. No doubt they're funded at least in part by companies that install these obstacle courses.
*his X account is a good scroll for those who enjoy conspiracy theories and urban fantasies: https://twitter.com/JoeCutrufo
3:09p, 3/20/24
In reply to Jugstore Cowboy
Looks like he may be going down in terms of city prestige but up in terms of annoying/unwanted pet project prestige. Don't be surprised if his next gig is in lowly Lubbock, Texas but championing installation and construction of light rail lines.
3:28p, 3/20/24
In reply to ThunderCougarFalconBird
Lubbock is too smart for that. The old wives tale is that all of their sidewalks are at an angle because they waited to place sidewalks until after buildings were open to see where the students would naturally walk and put sidewalks on the paths created.ThunderCougarFalconBird said:
Looks like he may be going down in terms of city prestige but up in terms of annoying/unwanted pet project prestige. Don't be surprised if his next gig is in lowly Lubbock, Texas but championing installation and construction of light rail lines.
6:41p, 3/20/24
I sent a three page letter to Whitmire today detailing many things wrong with the project, most of which we predicted would happen.
I hope he takes a really critical look at the negative impacts.
I hope he takes a really critical look at the negative impacts.
6:47p, 3/20/24
In reply to Ryan the Temp
Did you include Bakery Donut in your letter?
Ryan the Temp said:
I sent a three page letter to Whitmire today detailing many things wrong with the project, most of which we predicted would happen.
I hope he takes a really critical look at the negative impacts.
Did you include Bakery Donut in your letter?