Bartlett Square Fountain

[Breadburner]

They should re-name it "The FADD Fountain"....Fountains Against Drunk Drivers.....

[carltonplace]

They should re-name it "The FADD Fountain"....Fountains Against Drunk Drivers.....

It is time that we gave it a name so it can enter the lexicon of other Tulsa land marks like "Duct Tape Arena", "Hyperdermic Needle" "Homeless Highrise" etc.

I submit the below
Drunk Diver Fountain
Bartlett Square Circle
Car Pool

[sgrizzle]

It is time that we gave it a name so it can enter the lexicon of other Tulsa land marks like "Duct Tape Arena", "Hyperdermic Needle" "Homeless Highrise" etc.

I submit the below
Drunk Diver Fountain
Bartlett Square Circle
Car Pool

Bullseye

[Townsend]

Bullseye

Speedbump

[SXSW]

Think of the fountain as a harsh punishment for being a stupid driver.  Perhaps an expensive speed bump experience.  A drunk driver trap.

It makes me think about the road around the NW side of Maui (Hawaii). Steep drop-offs, narrow one lane in many spots, blind corners.  My friend and I determined it to be the Maui anti-drunk-driving program to not improve the road.

Edit:
See pictures of the road on Maui
http://www.hawaiihighways.com/photos-Kahekili-Hwy.htm

I have driven that highway in Maui.  Stunningly beautiful but very nerve-wracking.  Luckily I drove it early in the morning when I had to "pass" only 2 cars on a one land road above 200 ft. cliffs with sheer rock on one side and the ocean on the other..

[custosnox]

Speedbump

Bartlett... Oh, wait

[Red Arrow]

I have driven that highway in Maui.  Stunningly beautiful but very nerve-wracking.  Luckily I drove it early in the morning when I had to "pass" only 2 cars on a one land road above 200 ft. cliffs with sheer rock on one side and the ocean on the other..

Did you go around the SE part of the island too.  Also very pretty.  The General Store in Kaupo (sp?) was an interesting collection of old cameras and typewriters.  I bought a Tee shirt.

[Townsend]

http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=14335889

TULSA, Oklahoma -- A City of Tulsa engineer says damage to the fountain in Bartlett Square is severe and could require replacement of everything but the plumbing.

A driver ran his pickup into the fountain early Sunday with enough force to vault over the backside of the fountain and land just outside the intersection.

The plumbing in the fountain continued working, though the concrete on all sides is damaged.

The driver was injured and Tulsa Police officers at the scene suspected he had been drinking. A blood alcohol test was ordered and authorities are waiting for the results before pursuing charges.

Engineer Chris Cox said if the fountain is rebuilt with the current design, the City would add steel bollards around the perimeter to protect it.

[patric]

But really, if someone's drunk, that the first thing TPD tells the media, right?

[carltonplace]

Hazzard Founty
Main Distraction
Cheerleader Magnet
Oh Crap

[sgrizzle]

The full damage:

http://twitpic.com/4eduts/full

[Cats Cats Cats]

I think it should be replace with a giant cone.  That way when somebody tries to jump the fountain as long as they are going, say.. 35mph or higher they can make it to the other side.

[Red Arrow]

I think it should be replace with a giant cone.  That way when somebody tries to jump the fountain as long as they are going, say.. 35mph or higher they can make it to the other side.

Watching too much "Dukes of Hazard"?

[Markk]

Watching too much "Dukes of Hazard"?

I sure wish the powers that be would admit that paltry fountain was a huge mistake and put something in that is more substantial. 

[custosnox]

I sure wish the powers that be would admit that paltry fountain was a huge mistake and put something in that is more substantial. 

Like a Sherman tank?