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re: New BR mayor speaks on traffic (more OT than Poliboard)
Posted on 1/3/17 at 9:45 am to doubleb
Posted on 1/3/17 at 9:45 am to doubleb
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A new MS bridge where 74/30/River Road meet would be ideal too.
This along with 4 lane-ing Nicholson from Alex Box to the aformentioned intersection would be a game changer. Need cooperation from AP to do it
will never happen though because it benefits evil white in Southeast BR the most
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Posted on 1/3/17 at 9:46 am to Tigeralum2008
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NBR would do well to receive a major infrastructure investment. You want to eliminate the NBR development black hole, create an attractive alternative to what is driving the flight to the suburbs.
Bingo, and the number one reason people are fleeing EBR to outlining parishes is the pitiful school system, EBR is compared to our neighbors.
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NBR is a short drive from large employers and most neighborhoods are open grid. All it would take is some real investments such as a Northern loop/raised airline expressway to begin the process of revitalizing NBR.
Unlike SBR, NBR has an excellent grid system of streets. Traffic isn't really an issue. The issues are poverty, crime, and pitiful schools.
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But Ascension could use some major investments on HWY 30, 42, and 74 as well. A new MS bridge where 74/30/River Road meet would be ideal too.
The problem with EBR traffic is a regional problem, and can only be abated by a comprehensive plan including the entire region (Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, EBR and WBR.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 9:47 am to Tigeralum2008
The sooner we all accept that the next four years will be all about NORTH Baton Rouge and its voters the happier we will all be. Not that it doesn't need attention but I don't expect a penny of my taxes to be spent in my area despite legitimate needs. I should just drive north of FL Blvd and throw $20's out the window.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 9:50 am to LSUTANGERINE
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As predicted, OT is already giving her a chance and has no bias against her
The OT has always grilled people on stupid traffic solutions. Why would she be any different?
Posted on 1/3/17 at 9:53 am to jbgleason
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I should just drive north of FL Blvd and throw $20's out the window.
What's sad is you're right. What is also sad is this is probably going to be the mayor's schtick for the next 20 years until North BR starts gentrifying or he/she gives up.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 9:54 am to LSUTANGERINE
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As predicted, OT is already giving her a chance and has no bias against her
I think universal condemnation, bias, and distrust for politicians is regular for the OT or just about any taxpayer in La. at this point, regardless of race, gender, political affiliation or party.
Dont get your panties in a wad just yet. I haven't heard you urging anyone to be patient with president elect so...
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:00 am to doubleb
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Unlike SBR, NBR has an excellent grid system of streets. Traffic isn't really an issue. The issues are poverty, crime, and pitiful schools.
I worked in NBR for a number of years and agree traffic is not an issue. My thoughts would be bringing in a bypass would increase volume to NBR and allow real estate developers to begin the process of rebuilding blighted areas around the new highway leading to a trickle down of investments eventually spreading through all of NBR.
We could also simply buy up a huge tract of NBR, demolish, and build a white utopia such as The Woodlands in Texas. That will really spur development of the Northside
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The problem with EBR traffic is a regional problem, and can only be abated by a comprehensive plan including the entire region (Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, EBR and WBR.
wholeheartedly agree and I have continuously posted on TD about the need for a regional transportation authority that can userp the NIMBYism so pervasive in the outlying parishes.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:01 am to LSUBoo
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No, the Zipcars launched for real.
Saw them with my own eyes. It's a great thing to have downtown for business travelers, downtown dwellers with no car, etc.
But Zipcars hardly solve a traffic problem.
This post was edited on 1/3/17 at 10:02 am
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:09 am to Will Cover
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She's a certified lunatic.
I can't disclose too much...butttttt she's not a saint
This post was edited on 1/3/17 at 10:11 am
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:10 am to LSUTANGERINE
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As predicted, OT is already giving her a chance and has no bias against her
I have no investment in these issues personally, but it would seem some of her appointments lend credence to their bias. That being said, she does deserve a chance. The question is...at what point will her administration be judged as a success or failure regardless of race. Her success or failure should be judged on policy. Playing the race card does seem inevitable...on both sides.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:12 am to LSUButt
quote:come on... give us something you know lol
can't disclose too much
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:16 am to LSUButt
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I can't disclose too much...butttttt she's not a saint
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:18 am to LSUButt
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I can't disclose too much...butttttt she's not a saint
This here is some bullshite. Give us a hint. Did she offer an ex husband for insurance? Leave a baby in a garbage can? Or spend money from an insurance claim meant for car repairs?
Wide spectrum of sin here.
This post was edited on 1/3/17 at 10:22 am
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:19 am to Ingeniero
I can't wait til the alton sterling memorial tram gets built
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:19 am to Ingeniero
Not the loop.....but it would benefit everyone it Airline Highway actually moved. The retailers in north BR would see more traffic. The people in south BR going to the airport or Exxon can get their faster.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:22 am to Tigeralum2008
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worked in NBR for a number of years and agree traffic is not an issue. My thoughts would be bringing in a bypass would increase volume to NBR and allow real estate developers to begin the process of rebuilding blighted areas around the new highway leading to a trickle down of investments eventually spreading through all of NBR
This is why I support some variant of the BUMP proposal. No one's house gets knocked down. It helps feed traffic to the old bridge and reduced tie ups on the new bridge....all while making real estate along the route in north BR more valuable.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:27 am to LSUButt
Damn, didn't know I'd draw a crowd.
No no, nothing that would give her jail time. She's just loco and likes the D. Not much different from most girls, but most girls aren't on their high horses spouting off everywhere.
No no, nothing that would give her jail time. She's just loco and likes the D. Not much different from most girls, but most girls aren't on their high horses spouting off everywhere.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:29 am to member12
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This is why I support some variant of the BUMP proposal. No one's house gets knocked down. It helps feed traffic to the old bridge and reduced tie ups on the new bridge....all while making real estate along the route in north BR more valuable.
This along with reinvestment in NBR and future gentrification is what will help traffic the most. There are tons of blocks within the existing grid system that are vacant or blighted. Just look at the Downtown East area, it is ripe for gentrification if the right pieces fall into place.
More people living closer to their workplace and using cars less is what can help to solve our traffic problems. I just don't see a loop (outside of the BUMP plan) or a new bridge at $2 billion getting built any time soon, especially in this political climate.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 10:47 am to TigerRob20
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This along with reinvestment in NBR and future gentrification is what will help traffic the most.
Who is going to invest in NBR the way it is now? Not too many.
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Just look at the Downtown East area, it is ripe for gentrification if the right pieces fall into place.
Who would move there. Crime is an issue, families with children wouldn't have good schools, and again where would the investors needed come from?
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More people living closer to their workplace and using cars less is what can help to solve our traffic problems. I just don't see a loop (outside of the BUMP plan) or a new bridge at $2 billion getting built any time soon, especially in this political climate
Exactly why a successful ISD for St. George would keep young families in the parish, and few of them moving out to Ascension, Central or Livingston. The school situation over decades has caused much of the problem. Better schools closer to work would help fix it.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 11:23 am to LSUTANGERINE
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OT is already giving her a chance and has no bias against her
you think she cares about white people as much as black people? or do you think she is biased?
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