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Saturday, Jan 26 at 1:05 PM Been to Chicago on I-88?? wrote ...
If you've traveled via I-88 through Illinois, you'll see never-ending construction zones where they're simply putting down a coat of asphalt on top of broken roads, rather than busting up the concrete and rebuilding the roads like they do in Iowa. Our roads here are MUCH better than those in Illinois. Public transportation doesn't work here because we just don't have the traffic problems that drive people to use it such is in bigger cities.
Thursday, Jan 24 at 12:47 PM Anon wrote ...
The State DOT itself is only directly responsible for the construction and maintenance of transportation systems that extend outside of municipal boundaries, so it is not responsible for sidewalks in Cedar Rapids for example. Since the highway system is the most used transportation system and the roads are deteriorating in several spots, which itself causes vehicle damage, the more money that can go towards the roads, the better. They should gather the funds by any means necessary.
Thursday, Jan 24 at 10:24 AM just me wrote ...
I say let them fix the roads. If you have ever had to travel in the lower 48 you would realize that we have a lot of good roads compared to other states. As for the walking and biking trails, enough is enough why use tax money to pay for these little used things for a small group of people to benefit.
Thursday, Jan 24 at 4:20 AM Wade Hemmelrick wrote ...
And what about adding sidewalks for easier access to bus stops and shelters? Take the Route 6 bus out to 32nd Street NE, where there is a serious lack of walkways for safer pedestrian travel on hilly areas. Also, the East Side Wal-Mart on Blaires Ferry Road NE? For crying out loud! Would Wal-Mart, the city, and the government please cooperate in building an accessible shelter with connecting sidewalks so that blind, disabled, elderly, and nondriving customers can safely do their business?
Thursday, Jan 24 at 4:02 AM Wade Hemmelrick wrote ...
There is a point for responsible work-related SUV's, trucks, and heavy machinery sharing the streets and highways with the rest of you "autonauts." Fewer cars clogging the roadways would make their jobs a bit easier. As for air travel? A mell of a hess in and of itself, but beside the point here, as we are dealing with common forms of ground transportation. Then again, if there was a way to safely float around and over hazardous traffic situations...
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 11:42 PM FishnRod wrote ...
Who spends more on liscence/registration and fuel tax, the little hybrid/economy vehicles or the SUV/trucks? If you eliminate the latter whos going to pay for road repairs?
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 9:06 PM Cattle Class wrote ...
Have you visited an airport lately? Do you like to be frisked, photographed, searched, detained, threatened with fines & imprisonment for accidental rule infractions like possession of nail clippers or bottled water? Americans reject most public transportation because it doesn't go where or when we are going, we can't carry what we want, and we don't like being harassed and herded like sheep on our way to the slaughterhouse. We'll use more public transportation after its problems get fixed.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 8:52 PM Adam wrote ...
Once you live outside of Iowa you realize that Iowa has great roads, but thats not an issue. These people are not environmental wackos, just people looking more towards the future and there is nothing wrong with that. Most cities that have transportation issues are ones that didn't look to the future. Iowans have the wrong idea about public transit. Invalid presumptions as to the type of people who use it. In large cities people use it because its cheaper, faster, and more convenient.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 7:48 PM Contractor wrote ...
To all of you that put down SUV's and trucks, try running a construction company with hybrid cars and little toyota's. You'll change your mind.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 7:18 PM transport wrote ...
we are trying to be leading edge with bio-fuels, wind powered equipment and other alternitives to prove we are making a difference in this country or state. why would we not support moving are product to other states and or countries by not providing transportation to these markets. LET EM ROLL
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 6:38 PM Educated wrote ...
Countries over seas use public transportation all the time and it works great for them to minimize use of resources and expenses. Its arrogant people like Lobosolo that make public transportation not work. If people would stop trying to compensate for something by driving over-sized vehicles, then that would be alot less of a burden on resources to begin with. We can't just drive gasoline powered vehicles forever. That's the real point.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 6:17 PM Jim wrote ...
I say fix the roads and then see whats left.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 5:32 PM pothole wrote ...
We need to fix the roads we have!!! The state, county, and cities all need to fix what they have before looking to build new or widen/improve other roads.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:58 PM Fumanchu Green wrote ...
I would be all in favor of increasing tax at the pump. It would convince some people to give up their fuel guzzling SUVs and some of the tax would come from out of staters traveling through our state, thereby reducing the amount of money Iowans would have to pay. If the fee for drivers licenses and plates go up, Iowans will be the only ones footing the bill.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:45 PM Chitty Chitty Bang Bang wrote ...
50 years ago they said that cars would be flying by now! 20 years from now electric cars will still need roads!
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:28 PM For Good Roads wrote ...
The road Budget has not seen a increase in new monies sence 1989. If we all want to act like the same dollar buys what it did back then thats fine but you are in for a real shock next time you go to the pump and get fuel. LETS GET ON BOARD AND IMPROVE WHAT WE HAVE !!! Dirt roads cost more to maintain
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:26 PM Wade Hemmelrick wrote ...
As inconvenient as public transportation might be, it's better than not traveling independently for basic errands. True, use your autos if you really need them for work or out of the way places, but if riding the city bus serves your need for doing small errands or fulfilling other business, then make the best use of it. As for "neo-hippies?:" As long as they don't do drugs and any other crimes, and that they are honest, responsible citizens, no problem.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:16 PM Wade Hemmelrick wrote ...
Because you selfish people want your sets of wheels and to drive them, too, I cannot safely cross your busy streets in doing my routine business as an average responsible citizen in Cedar Rapids. Furthermore, there are as many low-life idiots behind the wheel of these autos as on the city buses and paratransit vehicles. I hate bumming rides to church or to the store due to ice and snow--covered walkways. Cabs are also way too expensive for the average resident.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:15 PM DRIVE IN ILLINOIS wrote ...
COMPARED TO SOME ILLINOIS ROADS IOWA'S ARE NOT TOO BAD.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 3:57 PM public trans wrote ...
I have ridden the buses in Cedar Rapids. It takes forever to get anywhere. Compared to Iowa City the system up here lacks in getting anywhere. If the routes where better more people would ride. Then it would be easier to make the routes better. Until it changes it is hard to say I will ride the bus for 1 hour to go across town or to get about anywhere.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 3:27 PM Duh?? wrote ...
When gas costs $100 per gallon, you'll change your mind about public transportation. Of course we will have nice roads but no way for you to use them if you can't afford to pay for gas. This is a bill for the next 20 years, not the next 2 years.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 2:52 PM lobosolo wrote ...
i wish the neo-hippies would get it through their heads, we don't care about public transportation ! i don't care if a bus pulled up in front of my house and took me straight to work, there is no way i would want to ride with you people. buses are for old people,kids and people who cant drive.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 2:40 PM Anonymous wrote ...
The roads in Iowa are in terrible shape. I say they are doing the right thing by fixing them up.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 2:30 PM Green is mean. wrote ...
What good is public transportation when very few us it. I see empty buses burning lots of fuel everyday. Sure a passenger train between CR and IC would be nice but would anyone ride it? Probably not....It wouldn't run at a convienien time or some other excuse.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 1:57 PM Mark O wrote ...
Go figure, an environmental wacko speaking up. Cars are the primary form of transportation, therefore, those users should be served first.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 1:57 PM bogus wrote ...
tax me more on fuel, raise my license and plate renewal fee......after i'm done paying that i won't have any money left for gas so i can drive on these fancy new roads.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 1:10 PM Wade Hemmelrick wrote ...
...And what good are nicer roads if we do not upgrade our public transportation systems? Want smoother, wider highways and streets? That only invites all the more traffic congestion, accidents, increased fuel consumption, and...higher prices at the pump, along with *yet* higher maintence costs, insurance premiums, and more taxes. Life in the faster, multiple lanes keeps this vicious cycle going.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 12:19 PM Sierra Club for never. wrote ...
let just add taxes for the green freak, he can ride his bicycle, although I'm afraid he may produce to much methane along with his hot air.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 12:07 PM Roads wrote ...
Is getting highway 1 expanded from two to four lanes from IC to Solon in that plan?
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 12:04 PM Car license fees wrote ...
Go ahead and increase the fees. Like most Iowans, I can't afford a new car these days anyhow. So the ones I end up driving are 10 - 15 years old and very cheap to register. And by the way, the ENTIRE registration fee should be tax deductible.
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