February 17, 201213 yr Wish I could be there today. Sounds like a great energetic crowd. Is that John standing? The video quality isn't that great.
February 17, 201213 yr Cunningham is still slamming the streetcar, saying that "I don't think anybody is going to be riding the streetcar", and he talked to a (possibly fake) caller who claimed "everyone who wants drugs will use the streetcar instead of their cars so they don't get caught". It never ends.
February 17, 201213 yr hah. "City council members, stand up." (for your work and support) Guess who is missing? And a great introduction to Mr. Streetcar, John Schneider, from Mallory.
February 17, 201213 yr And it never will end until it's part of "daily life," like a Graeter's opening or an IKEA. It'll just get "old" for those people and they'll move on. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 17, 201213 yr At the groundbreaking I was surprised to see a number of older gents in attendance recall their rides on the original streetcar system. They were pretty excited to see its return. “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
February 17, 201213 yr Bravo to John. He gave a fantastic speech and got some well-deserved love from everyone in attendance. :clap:
February 17, 201213 yr At the groundbreaking I was surprised to see a number of older gents in attendance recall their rides on the original streetcar system. They were pretty excited to see its return. There were a few guys from the CTHA (Cincinnati Transit Historical Association) in attendance. These are the folks who who can tell you anything you could ever possibly want to know about the city's historic streetcars, trolley buses, or early motor buses, because they saw them in operation. I've watched slideshows by some of them where they have pictures from the last day of streetcar operations in 1951, and all the people who were in the picture, as teenagers or 20-somethings at the time, are in the room watching, now in their 80s or so.
February 17, 201213 yr ^Speaking of that, would it be at all feasible to acquire one of the original cars for use in parades and special events? There's one still in active use somewhere. I'm assuming one could be retrofitted to work with the modern catenary and rail gauge differences.
February 17, 201213 yr The PCC car in San Francisco is the same type as was used here, but it's not actually a Cincinnati car, it's just painted up in the Cincinnati color scheme from the 1940s. I don't believe there's any actual Cincinnati cars left in service anywhere. The closest might be the one in the Cincinnati History Museum, but I don't know if it's in running condition.
February 17, 201213 yr Also, here's some photos from today's groundbreaking. It was a great crowd. http://www.jjakucyk.com/streetcargroundbreaking/
February 17, 201213 yr The PCC car in San Francisco is the same type as was used here, but it's not actually a Cincinnati car, it's just painted up in the Cincinnati color scheme from the 1940s. I don't believe there's any actual Cincinnati cars left in service anywhere. The closest might be the one in the Cincinnati History Museum, but I don't know if it's in running condition. That must be what I was thinking of. Thanks.
February 17, 201213 yr It be great if they took one of our new modern ones and painted it in that PCC Cincinnati scheme.
February 17, 201213 yr The PCC car in San Francisco is the same type as was used here, but it's not actually a Cincinnati car, it's just painted up in the Cincinnati color scheme from the 1940s. I don't believe there's any actual Cincinnati cars left in service anywhere. The closest might be the one in the Cincinnati History Museum, but I don't know if it's in running condition. I've heard that old Cincinnati PCC's are still running today in Alexandria, Egypt and Tampico, Mexico.
February 17, 201213 yr That's possible John, but who knows what sort of condition they'd be in. I believe all of Cincinnati's PCC's were sold to Toronto (they weren't very old after all), but what happened to them after that I don't know.
February 17, 201213 yr Here's the Enquirer's pathetic article about today's ground breaking. The map they showed doesn't even include the correct route (it still shows it ending at fountain square). http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120217/NEWS/302170045/Streetcar-project-breaks-ground-?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
February 17, 201213 yr Has anyone found any links to the actual speeches given today? No one could actually fit in the room where they gave the speeches so we all just waited outside for the pictures basically. I'd love to hear what was actually said. Of course, our local media coverage was pathetic.
February 17, 201213 yr Has anyone found any links to the actual speeches given today? No one could actually fit in the room where they gave the speeches so we all just waited outside for the pictures basically. I'd love to hear what was actually said. Of course, our local media coverage was pathetic. I recorded the audio. I'll post it soon for those who are interested.
February 17, 201213 yr Also, my photos of the press conference and groundbreaking are posted: http://www.flickr.com/photos/taestell/sets/72157629361021689/
February 17, 201213 yr CONGRATS TO ALL!!! YOU HAVE WON A TERRIFIC VICTORY DESPITE LONG ODDS AND A VERY DETERMINED OPPOSITION!!! A GREAT DAY FOR CINCINNATI AND OHIO. :clap:
February 17, 201213 yr Has anyone found any links to the actual speeches given today? No one could actually fit in the room where they gave the speeches so we all just waited outside for the pictures basically. I'd love to hear what was actually said. Of course, our local media coverage was pathetic. WLWT http://www.wlwt.com/video/30485604/detail.html
February 17, 201213 yr Here are a bunch of photos from the groundbreaking: http://overtherhine.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/cincinnati-streetcar-groundbreaking-photos/ here's a teaser from @5chw4r7z:
February 17, 201213 yr I hate to bring down the high and emotions of the groundbreaking but we have a very very important question that needs a definitive answer soon. Who is going to start the "Cincinnati Streetcar Construction Update" Thread? :laugh:
February 17, 201213 yr ^That's this thread, that's how it gets to 1000 pages! “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
February 17, 201213 yr Here's the Cincinnati Streetcar flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/cincinnatistreetcar/ (Portland has one, so why can't we?) :-D
February 17, 201213 yr Not everyone is displaying this thread at 50 posts per page. But we'll get there too! “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
February 17, 201213 yr Also, my photos of the press conference and groundbreaking are posted: http://www.flickr.com/photos/taestell/sets/72157629361021689/ Didja notice that lone protester had a pair of very dirty pants? Ewwww...
February 17, 201213 yr Also, my photos of the press conference and groundbreaking are posted: http://www.flickr.com/photos/taestell/sets/72157629361021689/ Didja notice that lone protester had a pair of very dirty pants? Ewwww... Now, now... let's not judge people based on the cleanliness of their pants! but rather, the fact that their argument is wrong. :-D
February 17, 201213 yr Also, my photos of the press conference and groundbreaking are posted: http://www.flickr.com/photos/taestell/sets/72157629361021689/ Didja notice that lone protester had a pair of very dirty pants? Ewwww... Now, now... let's not judge people based on the cleanliness of their pants! but rather, the fact that their argument is wrong. :-D Hey I saw that guy on the bus once! “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
February 17, 201213 yr Also, my photos of the press conference and groundbreaking are posted: http://www.flickr.com/photos/taestell/sets/72157629361021689/ Didja notice that lone protester had a pair of very dirty pants? Ewwww... And a fancy sombrero.
February 17, 201213 yr Here's the recording of the press conference before the groundbreaking: http://pod1.explorecincinnati.com/features/2012-02-17-streetcar-groundbreaking.mp3 The audio quality isn't great because I was a little far back, but you can still make out everything that's being said.
February 17, 201213 yr Also, my photos of the press conference and groundbreaking are posted: http://www.flickr.com/photos/taestell/sets/72157629361021689/ Didja notice that lone protester had a pair of very dirty pants? Ewwww... And a fancy sombrero. THAT GUY was a protester?!?
February 17, 201213 yr He needs to protest that hat. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 17, 201213 yr So this is the infamous Barry Horstman? Either that or Greg Brady from the Brady Bunch http://www.flickr.com/photos/taestell/6892906827/#in/set-72157629361021689
February 17, 201213 yr Also, my photos of the press conference and groundbreaking are posted: http://www.flickr.com/photos/taestell/sets/72157629361021689/ Didja notice that lone protester had a pair of very dirty pants? Ewwww... And a fancy sombrero. THAT GUY was a protester?!? Channel 9 talked to him and asked, "Do you feel like you're the only one here in opposition?" Yes. He should. Because he was.
February 17, 201213 yr Also, here's some photos from today's groundbreaking. It was a great crowd. http://www.jjakucyk.com/streetcargroundbreaking/ Who is the guy with John in that last picture? Project manager for the streetcar?
February 17, 201213 yr Amazing how the rails that are still in the ground look so good after all these years.
February 17, 201213 yr Groundbreaking information and a link to the official Cincinnati Streetcar video has been posted to All Aboard Ohio's website at: http://allaboardohio.org/2012/02/17/cincinnati-streetcar-breaks-ground/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 17, 201213 yr So this is the infamous Barry Horstman? Either that or Greg Brady from the Brady Bunch http://www.flickr.com/photos/taestell/6892906827/#in/set-72157629361021689 hm he doesn't look all that fast.... COA T calls groundbreaking a "cover up". I love it. Where FUD never sleeps.
February 17, 201213 yr Capell, Can you start a "I've been blocked by Smitherman or Deters for disagreeing with them" group? I just got blocked from Deters as well
February 17, 201213 yr Also, here's some photos from today's groundbreaking. It was a great crowd. http://www.jjakucyk.com/streetcargroundbreaking/ Who is the guy with John in that last picture? Project manager for the streetcar? That's Jason Barron, Mallory's press aide.
February 17, 201213 yr Has anyone found any links to the actual speeches given today? No one could actually fit in the room where they gave the speeches so we all just waited outside for the pictures basically. I'd love to hear what was actually said. Of course, our local media coverage was pathetic. WLWT http://www.wlwt.com/video/30485604/detail.html Thanks, but darn it, half the audio doesn't work and you miss most of Ray Lahoods comments. I haven't found any other videos of this yet? Anyone else see any?
February 18, 201213 yr Has anyone found any links to the actual speeches given today? No one could actually fit in the room where they gave the speeches so we all just waited outside for the pictures basically. I'd love to hear what was actually said. Of course, our local media coverage was pathetic. WLWT http://www.wlwt.com/video/30485604/detail.html It was a cool ceremony. I'm sure the videos will load soon. First, Tom Luken streaked through the aisle yelling "Boondoggle". He threw off one of the bodyguards but was tackled by Mayor Mark Mallory himself. Then Chris Smitherman took the mic from Ray LaHood mid-speech and said "My man Mark Miller has one of the best twitter accounts of all time" before being tased & escorted out. After everyone settled down, Tom Luken broke past security and streaked again. He outran police and ran off into the CBD. Then after the conference, Chris Finney dove on the rock Mallory was digging up to try and prevent groundbreaking. He was escorted away by police while smacking his butt and telling David Pepper to "Kiss my ass". He is calling into 700wlw tomorrow to talk with Darryl parks about suing the city for injuries caused by the rock Eric Deters screamed treason and said he will conquer Cincinnati using 'White women and Pot'. Fortunately he was exposed as a phony after someone saw his "Obama '08' tattoo on the small of his back. Everyone pointed and laughed. Nelson from the Simpsons mocked Deters as he turned around, head slumped, and they walked off into the distance together Bill Cunningham had a stand in staged in the crowd to call his show at precisely 1:00PM and say to his audience that the streetcar has caused a bout of Bubonic Plague in the tri-state. Chris Smitherman later called in to confirm it. Darryl Parks was there covering the story for 700wlw and prepared for his 700wlw show tomorrow by putting in ear plugs and putting on a blindfold. He then accidentally stumbled into Washington Park. Panhandlers felt sorry for him and offered him change Leslie Ghiz screamed at a supporter. 'Its G with a hard G!' before telling cameras in front of a crowd of 400 'NO ONE WANTS THIS'. Laketa Cole scaled down the building in a Wonder Woman outfit, grabbed a hold of Ghiz and scaled back up. PG Sittenfeld told reporters he was against the project before he was for it but right after he was against it. He then said he was a huge Yankees and Red Sox fan, Loved Obama and Santorum, and Liked Skyline and Gold Star. Doc Thompson tried to make an appearance even he, in addition to everyone else, forgot who he was so he gave up Brian Thomas of 55krc sat down in the middle of the road, crossed his legs and arms, and whined. A four year old screaming about not getting ice cream suddenly stopped, looked at Thomas and said "Grow up". He was escorted into the paddy wagon with Finney and Smitherman already scheming about how to take over Cincinnati Mark Miller interrupted the ceremony as well. He pulled out his cell phone from his bright pink tie dyed fanny pack and tweeted "12.5% of your fire department browned out because of this boondoggle". CincyCapell rushed over, took his cell phone, threw it to Mallory, and proceeded to play keep away as Miller kept chasing the person with the phone. Yvette Simpson had a nice catch and behind the back pass to Seelbach who threw to a diving Quinlivan who threw to Wendall Young who threw to Thomas who threw to Cincy Capell. Capell crushed the cell phone inside of his right hand. Miller crumpled to the ground in a fetal position and bawled. Police picked him up and put him in the paddy wagon as well. Then Luken streaked back through the crowd and off into the sunset. Nothing too exciting
February 18, 201213 yr Then Luken streaked back through the crowd and off into the sunset. ok off topic but I couldn't resist
February 18, 201213 yr ^ Nice. That one protester guy who was there today reminds me of this dude: the simpsons old grey mare
February 18, 201213 yr The Ghiz & Sittenfeld parts are the best. :-) It's all true, I read it in the Fake Cin Enquirer!
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