Comments | staxxy: the stupid, it burns us

staxxy

the stupid, it burns us

Mar 07, 2007 09:44

why on earth would *anyone* think that putting a tunnel for cars RIGHT NEXT TO THE WATERFRONT is a good idea ( Read more... )

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girljim March 7 2007, 19:07:22 UTC

A few assorted thoughts to add to the mix ( ... )

staxxy March 7 2007, 19:38:23 UTC

excellent points. I had not considered #1, but I am on exactly that same page for 2 & 3. and I actually *like* tunnels in general, just not this one.

weaselmom March 7 2007, 19:44:05 UTC

Good heavens, you expressed my own thoughts perfectly in #1 and #4! Very well put.

schmuckythecat March 7 2007, 23:20:37 UTC

unfortunately the view from most passenger cars would be a blank wall.

If you like the viaduct for the view, you don't support rebuilding a new viaduct - no more view.

girljim March 8 2007, 02:11:13 UTC

I heard that (for the first time) on the way home from work today. Le Sigh. However, bus commuters would still get a good view...

Someone on the radio today was stumping for a bridge across Elliot Bay - the existing viaduct could stay open during construction, lanes would be left for ferry traffic, and it would allow the existing viaduct to be torn down completely when it's done. I haven't any idea if it's really feasable from an engineering/construction/cost perspective, but it's an interesting idea.

ozitonaranjo March 8 2007, 02:26:41 UTC

As a bus commuter whose bus choices both take the viaduct, I say no thanks.

I also commute by bike when I can and from ground level it is stinky, ugly and noisy. Traffic is going to suck no matter what and I don't think the elevated option (or the tunnel for that matter) are good long-term solutions.

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