EagleFan

My only complaint about the 263 drivers is those that take the West 14th exit into the Vortex of Death (Roundabout/traffic circle, if you prefer), most use the wrong lane to proceed to West 14th North. They may have to kill someone someday to finally stop making the illegal turn. The issue is that coming from I-71 North, the only lane to West 14th North is the left lane, which uses the inner circle lane. Most operators use the right lane and proceed (illegally) around the outside circle lane to West 14th, which is extremely dangerous because cars in both lanes are allowed to proceed straight onto Steelyard Drive. Some day a RTA driver will probably drill a car in the inner lane doing just that. Not sure why the drivers cannot read simple traffic signs. If you want evidence, just stand at the intersection and watch. In my experience, they use the wrong lane MORE often the the correct lane to get onto West 14th north.

All new businesses and jobs help the economy.

Where else will I park my SUV when driving in from Avon for an appointment?

It would be nice to build something new downtown. Maybe a convention center. Maybe a casino. Maybe neither?

I disagree with this. States that have the 50% (or more) tax are finding it's not competitive and are looking to cut it below 50%. At 50%, payouts will have to be reduced and customers will figure that out. PA has the highest rate in the country (55%) (but they only have slots), and I think that will hurt them eventually. You need the casinos to be financially healthy.

http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/ballotboard/2009/3-text.pdf Looking at the text of the Issue, the Columbus, Toledo, and Cincinnati locations are already specified, but the Cleveland location includes several options around the Tower City complex. It looks to me to include any of these options: "a" - any part of TC north of Prospect, East/South of Superior "b" - Landmark Office Towers "c" - the parking lot south of Huron (CC/MM proposed site), "d", "e", "f", "g"- various parcels near area of parking lot / TC Amphitheater location between river and Ontario/Huron, on either side of Eagle... "h" - Higbee building "i" - Scranton Peninsula

Any follow-up from this author?

If I still had a vote in Cleveland, I would be very disappointed in the only two choices.

HA HA. Good stuff! May be awhile if anyone is waiting for Moon to issue an "I was wrong about that" statement. As for the moderating, there is an obvious bias by a few, but not all. Every moderator should be careful to only edit or delete posts that truly break the rules and to do so whether the post matches their ideology or NOT (some have a hard time with that).

Does Bill Patmon have ANY chance against Jackson in November?

That averages to $74 a day. Anyone seen $74 a day parking in Chicago? I thought the typical was more like $40, and that's a daily rate. I'd expect monthly and annual to be cheaper.

Where is MTS? How many times has he posted asking someone who only posted a link to post the whole story?

yes, I can taste the difference, but I just never heard of the term "fountain soda" when describing a restaurant soda out of a machine. Maybe that's technically correct and I'm the one unfamiliar with the terminology; but again, going back the the Woolworth's lunch counter reference (I suspect you're too young to remember them--but can't believe mts doesn't--lol ;) ), a la cherry Cokes (before they started bottling that flavor--which tastes like crap by the way), that's what comes to my mind when I hear "fountain soda." I admit it, maybe it's just an age thing... Ooohh, violence on women. That's ALWAYS funny! ::)

The 55's that go through Rocky River probably do not have space on the road for the new artic buses. The current buses can barely maneuver around orange barrels.

Not to mention she drastically increased her likelihood of skin cancer. Not something you wish on anyone.

This is pretty much how it was for me EVERY DAY when I rode the bus from strongsville when we went down to 1 car. The stop I could walk to was the last one before the flyer got on the freeway, so it was always jammed with people as it filled up completely at the park and ride - all the seats and then all the standing room, so those at my stop would often be left behind as 2 or 3 buses went by that were so packed they couldn't fit anyone else on, the driver shaking their head or stopping briefly to tell you they're full, or if you were lucky, everyone cramming together like sardines to try to squeeze you on. There were plenty of rides where the bus was so full you didn't even have to hold on to anything to stay upright because you were literally shoulder to shoulder with people like a sardine, with everyone apologizing for their This sticking into your That, etc. When you couldn't get on for 3 consecutive buses, you'd end up waiting 40 minutes sometimes, and out in the open in the winter, it was awful. I had to get a car that next fall because I couldn't contemplate another winter like that. Exiting at night was even worse because all the standees have to file off the bus to let the one or two people out at each stop before the park and ride. As much as I want to move back to the W side, I dread the day I have to start taking the bus again. I've heard that abouth the 251. As a regular on many other west side busses/rail, I can say they are not all like that. Standing occurs at peak times sometimes, but it is not nearly like what you describe.

The official RTA press release makes no use of the words "fuel surcharge". (Therefore, I'd guess the news articles on it did not?) http://www.riderta.com/nu_newsroom_releases.asp?listingid=1334   You might need to look back at previous press releases I am well aware of the 2008 press releases.

The map is pointed directly on a Conrail line, perhaps they are tring to encourage rail usage? :)

The official RTA press release makes no use of the words "fuel surcharge". (Therefore, I'd guess the news articles on it did not?) http://www.riderta.com/nu_newsroom_releases.asp?listingid=1334

So you are saying that the $.25 increase that went in place yesterday is a Fuel Surcharge? It was not stated that way, I think. So it appears you are essentially implementing the additional fuel surcharge despite the drop in fuel costs to pay for a drop in sales tax revenue? So the current fare is $1.75 + $.50 fuel surcharge?

Good to hear numbers are up.

Of course not. Your answers are clearly best for all of us. I was merely suggesting that the discussion should probably not end at "what is everyone's first impulse?" ::) I didn't say my answers are best, I just predicted things are not going to go in the direction you would like. Also, it's not an "impulse" to desire a private, secure, less exposed mode of transport.

I agree, but September 1, 2009 appeared to be an important date when the fuel charge was announced.

So you know better and just expect people to believe your answers are what is best for all of us?