No body likes change especially old people it's just human nature. Perfect example the new roundabout on the juncture of Hwy.62...I-265 and Port Rd. in Jeffersonville. On first time driving them they are confusing and even more confusing for travelers new to an area.The design is basically to allow traffic to move safely by lowering speeds and to allow traffic to flow smoothly and avoid the congestion of stop lights. It is mind boggling to those who have never encountered one, but I think in time when everyone becomes accustomed to them people will see the benefit.
Slower traffic is safer with less serious accidents...but only time will tell if this is a good application..And for all you old people... actually roundabouts have been around a long time and are very popular in Europe...So everybody relax, don't forget to yield and drive safely..
Roundabouts breed cooperation amongst drivers. There is at least one city I know of that got rid of all of it's traffic signs. The result: a better flow of traffic and less accidents. Goes to show that we can govern ourselves if we are given the freedom to do so.
ReplyDeleteNo it doesn't.
DeleteAnd we do govern by voting. Sadly I don't think that bodes well for you.
Yes, it does. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1028740/Accident-free-zone-The-German-town-scrapped-traffic-lights-road-signs.html
DeleteAnd we shall see. Peace.
After the elections and when Russell comes in last , I would love to see a zipper accross his face
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ReplyDeleteWait. You're saying Jeffersonville residents are hesitant to change? Well that is certainly breaking news.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Pretty sure that if a great number of Jeffersonville residents had their way, we'd still be using horse and buggies.
ReplyDeleteWaaaahhh awaaaahhh must be a couple of Galligan crybabies..
ReplyDeleteThat's why we put Gilligan to the street no progress in 12 years...
So, let me get this straight.
ReplyDeleteYou say that older people have problems with change and that the people of Jeffersonville (which a bit of an older community) have a problem with the round abouts because it is different, 2 people agree with you about Jeffersonville being antichange, and you accuse them of being Galligan fans because they said this, even though you accuse Galligan of not offering any change.
Do I have that right, because I'm trying to make sure my scorecard is filled out correctly?
You will Never win with HT, I'm pretty sure that Mike and him frequent the same glory hole
DeleteThat was the Galligan crybabies' battle cry "afraid of change" after his canal was dissed. I'm not afraid of change I endorse it...I thing in the long run the roundabouts will be a positive. And pitching Galligan's ass to the curb was another positive...
ReplyDeletePretty sure you have been jaded by your experiences with annexation and eminent domain, and that has made you the crybaby.
DeleteActually I'm not that big of a Moore fan but the growth happened and whether you like it or not he deserves another term....
ReplyDeleteWWWAAHHHH WWWAAAHHH !!!!
ReplyDelete"I would love to see a zipper across his face". What's the matter Anonymous? You don't like facts? Don't worry Russell. “First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win.” ― Mahatma Gandhi. You've got my vote.
ReplyDeleteAs an experiment I told Google maps to show us the way home from Clarksville via 265/65 tonight. Poor Google maps was stumped and went totally silent as we entered the first roundabout. It was able to pick up the trail just after we exited the second roundabout. (I could of sworn I heard a meek, Google like voice saying, "WTF was that all about?")
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Edit. 265/62. Sorry!
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