Panel for "Street Needs"

[rwarn17588]

Who is responsible for the IDL's maintenance: city, state or federal, or all of the above?

[carltonplace]

I75 and I244 both interstates should receive both state and federal funds for improvements. ODOT is responsible for maintenance of the whole thing.

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

I thought Conan was acute..

(note to self, no more math jokes)

Well I was acute kid according to my mother.  But as I've gotten older, adopted poor eating habits, and become more sedentary, I've become somewhat obtuse. []

[swake]

The whole IDL is Interstate highways, I-244 and I-444. The US-75 section is actually I-444 but there are no signs to mark it as such.  

The state is the responsible party using federal and state funds to maintain the highway.

I would like to then nominate the I-44 and US-75 interchange as the second worst maintained section of road in the metro.

[HazMatCFO]

Gimmick to soothe some of the voters concerns about too much focus on the river as opposed to streets.

[Rico]

quote:Originally posted by HazMatCFO

Gimmick to soothe some of the voters concerns about too much focus on the river as opposed to streets.

Exactly.... But I have to wonder why it is such a transparent attempt...

Is this a way of calming the "anti-river tax" folks.. or the accidental discharge of a warning flare.

 [}:)]

[Double A]

quote:Originally posted by Rico

quote:Originally posted by HazMatCFO

Gimmick to soothe some of the voters concerns about too much focus on the river as opposed to streets.

Exactly.... But I have to wonder why it is such a transparent attempt...

Is this a way of calming the "anti-river tax" folks.. or the accidental discharge of a warning flare.

 [}:)]

A little from column A, a little from column B.

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by swake

The whole IDL is Interstate highways, I-244 and I-444. The US-75 section is actually I-444 but there are no signs to mark it as such.  

The state is the responsible party using federal and state funds to maintain the highway.

I would like to then nominate the I-44 and US-75 interchange as the second worst maintained section of road in the metro.

I actually saw a road repair crew working on the 75 to BA transition ramp at the river yesterday.  Two guys with shovels full of asphalt tossing it into the holes as cars whizzed past.

By the time I went over the ramp again at rush hour, instead of holes we now have speed bumps.

Great job fellas! [xx(]

[PonderInc]

I noticed that the street repair panel includes a committee dedicated to "Smart Urban Design."  This is important b/c it means the city is beginning to understand the impact of urban design on street maintenance/infrastructure costs.  (ie: good urban design reduces auto traffic, increases pedestrian/bicycle/mass transit use, reduces wear and tear on roads, reduces $$ to repair roads...)

Exciting news!  (And, I think, in no small part due to TulsaNow and others who have been promoting smart urban design for years.)
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=071002_1_A1_spanc11578

[Rico]

quote:Originally posted by PonderInc

I noticed that the street repair panel includes a committee dedicated to "Smart Urban Design."  This is important b/c it means the city is beginning to understand the impact of urban design on street maintenance/infrastructure costs.  (ie: good urban design reduces auto traffic, increases pedestrian/bicycle/mass transit use, reduces wear and tear on roads, reduces $$ to repair roads...)

Exciting news!  (And, I think, in no small part due to TulsaNow and others who have been promoting smart urban design for years.)
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=071002_1_A1_spanc11578

Wishful thinking.... Just because you say a panel will address "Smart Urban Design" does not make it so.

Case in point "Urban Design WalMart"....

I don't think you want us to thank TulsaNow for this one...?

Not that I don't think the folks that have investments in Jenks wouldn't like Tulsa to drive less.... As long as they can still drive to Jenks to spend their money..

[TheArtist]

quote:Originally posted by Rico

quote:Originally posted by PonderInc

I noticed that the street repair panel includes a committee dedicated to "Smart Urban Design."  This is important b/c it means the city is beginning to understand the impact of urban design on street maintenance/infrastructure costs.  (ie: good urban design reduces auto traffic, increases pedestrian/bicycle/mass transit use, reduces wear and tear on roads, reduces $$ to repair roads...)

Exciting news!  (And, I think, in no small part due to TulsaNow and others who have been promoting smart urban design for years.)
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=071002_1_A1_spanc11578

Wishful thinking.... Just because you say a panel will address "Smart Urban Design" does not make it so.

Case in point "Urban Design WalMart"....

I don't think you want us to thank TulsaNow for this one...?

Not that I don't think the folks that have investments in Jenks wouldn't like Tulsa to drive less.... As long as they can still drive to Jenks to spend their money..

Just out of curiosity. Are you involved with any group trying to do something for Tulsa. Volunteer for anything? Everything seems to be an evil incompitent "they" or "them".  If you dont like the way something is or the way its going, get involved and make a difference. Instead of a "they are" it would be nice to hear a "we are" from you just once and quit griping about what everyone else is doing.

[Rico]

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

quote:Originally posted by Rico

quote:Originally posted by PonderInc

I noticed that the street repair panel includes a committee dedicated to "Smart Urban Design."  This is important b/c it means the city is beginning to understand the impact of urban design on street maintenance/infrastructure costs.  (ie: good urban design reduces auto traffic, increases pedestrian/bicycle/mass transit use, reduces wear and tear on roads, reduces $$ to repair roads...)

Exciting news!  (And, I think, in no small part due to TulsaNow and others who have been promoting smart urban design for years.)
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=071002_1_A1_spanc11578

Wishful thinking.... Just because you say a panel will address "Smart Urban Design" does not make it so.

Case in point "Urban Design WalMart"....

I don't think you want us to thank TulsaNow for this one...?

Not that I don't think the folks that have investments in Jenks wouldn't like Tulsa to drive less.... As long as they can still drive to Jenks to spend their money..

Just out of curiosity. Are you involved with any group trying to do something for Tulsa. Volunteer for anything? Everything seems to be an evil incompitent "they" or "them".  If you dont like the way something is or the way its going, get involved and make a difference. Instead of a "they are" it would be nice to hear a "we are" from you just once and quit griping about what everyone else is doing.

Gee thanks Will....

Who would have thought... Anne Landers on TulsaNow
[:O]

[sgrizzle]

Rico Suave works for the betterment of Tulsa, and like most others who have tried to make a difference, cynicism does tend to get the best of them at times.

[Rico]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

Rico Suave works for the betterment of Tulsa, and like most others who have tried to make a difference, cynicism does tend to get the best of them at times.

Et tu sgrizzle........ First it was RM that you defrocked.. Now me..[]

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by Rico

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

Rico Suave works for the betterment of Tulsa, and like most others who have tried to make a difference, cynicism does tend to get the best of them at times.

Et tu sgrizzle........ First it was RM that you defrocked.. Now me..[]

I defrocked you.. and RM?

I was just trying to defend your honor against Le`Arteest.