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And people need to understand that speed is not the main advantage of using a train. Let's say, for example, I have a meeting in Cincy at 2 pm. I could prepare for the meeting the night before, wake up in the morning, eat breakfast and then get in my car and start driving. OR.... I could wake up in the morning, get on a train, eat breakfast and prepare for my meeting during the ride down... perhaps even fit in a nap :) Additionally, if I am going to, say, King's Island for a family vacation, I would much rather deal with my kid on a train than a car. We need to get off this whole "which way is faster" theme. It's merely one factor.

DiMora and the two judges refused to cooperate with the Feds from my understanding. That is why they got arrested the way they did.

... Or how about UNDER the bridge?... using the already planned steel structure for the needed support.

"Large amounts of spending" like less than the amount it costs to mow the grass along the interstates? I don't see Republicans crying about that money. That's because Obama never proposed it. Yes.... it's that simple.

^That was my thought as well. I guess I am having a hard time picturing how this bike/ped lane would be on the bridge. Are there other examples of such lanes on major interstates around the country? In my wanderings, I can't recall any.... particularly on a span this long and this high up. Also, how would it work with getting on/off from street level? Where would be the two end points? Were there ever any renderings of what the concept would be?

Right (no pun intended)

Ehhh.... perhaps you could say that about downtown, but everything else IMO is divided by the river. It's where the East ends and the Midwest begins.

^^I don't think anyone is AGAINST it. I have not seen any comments of that nature.... at least not on this board. It's more indifference I would say. For multiple reasons, even if I lived in Tremont, I probably would not use it. That said, if they want to put bike/ped lanes on the second bridge, you surely won't hear any complaints coming from this corner.

OK... let me see if I have this right. Phase 1 will replace the police station currently on the SW corner of Stokes/Chester. The police station would have to be moved and they are looking at a site on Chester between 40th and 55th. Phase 2, I assume, is going to require demolishing the library branch just to the south of the police station. And Phase 3, if we get that far, would involve the parking lot which also houses a utility sub-station on the SE corner of Chester/105th. Correct? Also, does the $96 million encompass all three phases?

I just don't see how it would be significantly faster than using West 3rd from Tremont if that would be the reason. The difference seems negligible to a point where I don't see those who haven't been using that route since Tremont's resurgence would suddenly start carrying their briefcase across I-90 bridge. If connectivity between Tremont and Downtown is what you seek, I'd say there are better options. JMHO.

Knock on wood, my man

Is it too late for me?.... considering I already suffered through that god-awful movie

I don't want to come off as anti-pedestrian/biking lanes... because I am not. I encourage biking lanes for pretty much any new road that is built.... a la what they did on Euclid Avenue between UC and downtown (just rode it the other week). However, I disagree with the notion that bike/pedestrian lanes are needed on this bridge for connectivity purposes. Don't both Lorain-Carneghie and Detroit-Superior have walkways? I don't see how putting the lanes on the I-90 bridge is going to build connectivity in any *significant* way. Sure, they would be another asset for those who would prefer that route to the other two in the area.... but I think the cost, if there is indeed some more $$ to spread around, could be better used for asthetic purposes.... both at bridge level and at ground level.

Well.... I don't think that I would ever want to walk or bike across the I-90 bridge, even if lanes for doing so were provided. It's not like there aren't other ways to get from one side of the river to the other. Something about semi-trucks zinging by at 70 mpg on one side and a 300 foot drop (or however high it is) on the other would probably push me in the direction of finding another route. Now... if we were talking about the west shoreway bridge, after being converted to a boulevard, I could see the reason for complaint.

I, for one, am hardly up in arms about the design. I think it has some real potential as we can dress it up in various ways, with such things as painting the underbelly (as seen in one of the renderings), lighting, and other forms of public art. I really did not like the other two designs, so maybe my complacency just comes from a sense of relief that neither of those were selected. One question I have is how does it compare, height-wise, to the current bridge. I like how the current bridge somewhat mirrors (slightly above, I believe) the latitude of Public Square.... so I hope the plans aren't to change that aspect.

Cordray will say no to the lawsuit.... I assume.

I have heard, though, that United has been hesitant about expansion at O'Hare in the past. Plus, the new runway and terminal space is surely going to be sought after by the other airlines.

Then he was 'acting under the color of law' and the City would face some exposure if a civil suit is filed. Regardless, the issue is simple... did the officer use reasonable and proportional force? Punching someone in the face may or may not be reasonable and proportional. It all depends on the circumstances. If the Ruiz guy was simply yelling, refusing to leave, and/or even putting his hands on the cop, then a strike to the face is probably excessive. But if was physically fighting, not just resisting, then he got what he deserved. It's weird in a way.... I think I would rather be punched than either maced or tasered. Yet, the cops actualy punching someone in the face is considered a greater and more drastic use of force than using their mace and/or taser.

Wouldn't a mall employee be in Sales?

Good news. But I just hope this is not prolonging the inevitable. I hope that Cordray had the foresight to include a "me too" clause in the agreement since the deals with the other hubs are not finalized. Whatever happened to the plans to extend the terminal? Also, it makes me nervous that O'Hare is adding two runways that should be done by the time this agreement expires.

I'm a DeWalt guy for power tools. Craftsman for hand tools... although I have a Klein screwdriver set that is way better than the Craftsman set I used to own. The good thing about DeWalt and Craftsman is that they really do honor they're warranties and it is not much of a hassle at all to go through that process.

It certainly won't be the last time a single councilman from the City goes out on a limb for political reasons. And it does appear to be one, single councilman who is trying to drag this out. I do, however, get the notion that use of force investigations should be handled by someone outside the police department. But I am somewhat confused as to what 'hat' this 'off-duty' cop was wearing at the time of the incident. Was he there working a private gig? Was he working an overtime assignment in plain clothes? Was he just there as a citizen and put his 'public servant hat' on to make an arrest? Answers to those questions would materially change the analysis and, consequently, what the City can and/or should do in response.

"These are public servants trained to deal with disputes," Johnson said. "If they can't resolve disputes beyond hitting someone in the face, it's unacceptable." That's a fine example of simple minded thinking, and insulting to cops. Varying degrees of force must be used to "resolve disputes" depending on the circumstances. You can't expect cops to resolve ALL disputes beyond hitting someone in the face. Heck, the circumstances sometimes call for shooting someone in the face.

I, for one, distinguish between professional services and services.

I still am very concerned with the planned influx of new retail in this neighborhood