tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post6621845343308520298..comments2023-10-01T11:04:12.429-05:00Comments on Sloopin - A South Loop Blog: Traffic Lights Coming to 13th and 14th Corners on Wabash?Sloopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03513112726608015138noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-32729955562927983382011-11-04T22:56:21.090-05:002011-11-04T22:56:21.090-05:00Brendan, it looks like angry, mean old bitty's...Brendan, it looks like angry, mean old bitty's are good at spellingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-74551484022608323962011-11-04T15:52:28.175-05:002011-11-04T15:52:28.175-05:00The word is "naive".The word is "naive".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-76422526279565743122011-11-04T14:47:02.692-05:002011-11-04T14:47:02.692-05:00and i'm sorry that Im not nieve enough to thin...and i'm sorry that Im not nieve enough to think that downtown Chicago could be transformed into a subdivision of Orland Park. You're a waste of time... get back to Occupying Chicago.BRENDANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100234894615609258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-55407740696913944202011-11-03T22:54:50.489-05:002011-11-03T22:54:50.489-05:00Your frustration "stems from your ignorance t...Your frustration "stems from your ignorance to expect anything less"?! I'm sorry if people expect too high of a degree of safety for human life. I feel sorry for you Brendan that you have to live with that level of stupidity every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-12694179383695481142011-11-03T19:14:17.205-05:002011-11-03T19:14:17.205-05:00Perhaps, CDOT is installing these as a traffic man...Perhaps, CDOT is installing these as a traffic management tool? Did anyone else consider this? During Bears games and other large events, traffic around the South Loop does get quite congested. <br /><br />Either way, they seem to be going in and no amount of trying to tear down anyone's opinion is going to change that...scottyboysloophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967466181001080080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-8633097280980622372011-11-03T18:35:54.376-05:002011-11-03T18:35:54.376-05:00Like I said, angry old lady thread....blah, blah, ...Like I said, angry old lady thread....blah, blah, blah.<br /><br />Bunch of mean old bitty'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-2089786993824409382011-11-03T18:22:46.338-05:002011-11-03T18:22:46.338-05:00It doesn't matter if there is a traffic light ...It doesn't matter if there is a traffic light or stop sign, either way the street is just way to wide. It really is too bad they didn't add an island in the middle (similar to Indiana Ave) to curb the rush of traffic. I also like the idea of putting in slanted parking spots (similar to Lincln Square) which seems to promote more of a neighborhood vibe.hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-76640656509497754802011-11-03T17:10:47.619-05:002011-11-03T17:10:47.619-05:00Brendan, it sounds to me like you are the one tryi...Brendan, it sounds to me like you are the one trying to turn this into Naperville. Its WABASH freakin ave! I think it’s crazy to bitch about bikes and pedestrians. I personally would prefer that the stops signs stay at this intersection instead traffic lights being installed. I like that it always gives the right of way to the pedestrian, but I also think it is a legitimate concern that cars routinely blow through the stop signs at this intersection with there being so much foot traffic there. On the other hand I realize this is the city and there are going to be vehicles driving down Wabash, but I just don’t think there is enough traffic in the area to make Wabash more vehicle friendly and less pedestrian and bike friendly. There are plenty of alternatives for faster moving traffic. One block east or west you have State and Michigan both of which have four lanes and traffic moves pretty well on at all times of the day. And if that isn’t fast enough for you there is Clark St, Lake Shore Dr and 90/94.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-53236506992100778282011-11-03T16:07:33.598-05:002011-11-03T16:07:33.598-05:00listening is a beautiful thing...
I'm not say...listening is a beautiful thing...<br /><br />I'm not saying "if you have kids, then move to the suburbs" but some people who do have kids expect their city neighborhood to function like its Orland Park.<br /><br />Its WABASH freakin ave! I think it is crazy to bitch about cars and people honking horns and blowing stop signs. It is too be expected in the south loop or any other neighborhood!! Duh we live in a major metropolis--- and i'm sick of people trying to change it into naperville. I think its great that the southloop has families and parks/elementary schools but that doesnt mean you get to stand around on your soapbox damning everything that goes on in a city. My frustration stems from your ignorance to expect anything less....not the actual reality of wabash ave. Go get some rest.BRENDANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100234894615609258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-39664606109873629542011-11-03T15:35:26.676-05:002011-11-03T15:35:26.676-05:00Brendan, you're absolutely right. Everyone wi...Brendan, you're absolutely right. Everyone with kids moves out to the suburbs. That explains why there are no playgrounds, daycares or schools anywhere in our neighborhood (or in the rest of the city). I know you'd like to wait until someone does get killed or hurt before anything is done (like what happened on 14th & michigan) but other people would like to avoid that. Safety IS the reason for the lights! Period. <br /><br />If you want to be in an area where streets have 2 lanes w/ an only lane & no one bikes or walks around, then hurry up & move to the burbs.<br /><br />I agree with the idea of Anon 11/1, 10:27 PM. It would bring a better sense of being a neighborhood rather than an alt route for people from michigan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-51281360643058889072011-11-03T13:55:43.288-05:002011-11-03T13:55:43.288-05:00the same 3% who hate the scout are probably the al...the same 3% who hate the scout are probably the also against cars being in the streets in the southloop. Maybe we should sidewalk off the entire street and have picnics everyday?<br /><br />Did somebody just call me a bigot because I don't want bikes running around all over the place causing accidents? WOW-- could be the dumbest damn thing i've ever heard.BRENDANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100234894615609258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-26643710271158193162011-11-03T12:34:45.409-05:002011-11-03T12:34:45.409-05:00Guys, don't feed the trolls... you know who I&...Guys, don't feed the trolls... you know who I'm talking about...Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-47950285631556721052011-11-03T08:42:20.822-05:002011-11-03T08:42:20.822-05:00DECHNE...DECHNE...BRENDANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100234894615609258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-34507399541531092552011-11-03T00:34:27.703-05:002011-11-03T00:34:27.703-05:00Lily @ 3:02 PM : "Like Brendan said--remember...Lily @ 3:02 PM : "Like Brendan said--remember that these cars are what you usually fins in a CITY STREET."<br /><br />Again, Stop signs are also found in the CITY at CITY INTERSECTIONS where a lot of people in cars have total disregard for them and the pedestrians who happen to have the right of way (see below) at those same CITY INTERSECTIONS... <br /><br />Illinois State Law: (e) Whenever stop signs or flashing red signals are in place at an intersection or at a plainly marked crosswalk between intersections, drivers shall yield right-of-way to pedestrians as set forth in Section 11-904 of this Chapter. <br />(Source: P.A. 96-1165, eff. 7-22-10.)<br /><br />On the flips side, I find it equally annoying that people getting off the bus at Roosevelt J-walk en masse across that street to catch a bus on State Street. Especially during rush hour, they block traffic turning left off of State and just create more congestion.scottyboysloophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967466181001080080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-19403413820339667902011-11-02T22:42:55.321-05:002011-11-02T22:42:55.321-05:00brendan...dumbest arguments ever written. Please s...brendan...dumbest arguments ever written. Please stop typing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-89770090727547836762011-11-02T20:14:14.169-05:002011-11-02T20:14:14.169-05:00Unfortunately this thread is more about Brendan...Unfortunately this thread is more about Brendan's bigoted comments, but I must add, they (isn't it Brandon) sound pretty ridiculous:<br /><br />"Streets are throughfares for VEHICLES so stay out of the damn street."<br /><br />I can only assume Brendan has secret underground tunnels or invisible overpasses to get him thru every single intersection he crosses. I guarantee he's given the cross-walking evil eye to the occasional vehicle that's got its hood halfway across the intersection. But hey, we should all just stay out of the damn street, right?<br /><br />Remember everyone, it's a just a light. Anyone who argues this addition does more harm than good needs a little perspective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-21407072291177185672011-11-02T18:41:21.352-05:002011-11-02T18:41:21.352-05:00I love that there are so many passionate south loo...I love that there are so many passionate south loopers on this blog. If only we could come together and get things done that matter more then traffic lights. How do we harness this outrange about the lights, crazy drivers etc. into something more constructive?? Honestly, I don’t really care if we have lights or not, just so long as when I drive, I don’t have to wait a crazy amount of time at one, and when I walk my dog around the neighborhood she and I don’t get run over by a distracted or Pis*ed off driver. Either way, just so long as those two things hold true! Now, how about talking about some real problems we have, such as the increase in tagging all up and down Wabash (maybe on other blocks as well?), the fact that we still have such a foreclosure problem and how to bring more people to the SL so that we can attract more buyers!! This is what I care about and please, no one try to tell me how better planning for the lights or no lights at all would result in improvements in any of these more pressing concerns…Come on people, focus on what matters!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-56079943736660374792011-11-02T18:29:51.126-05:002011-11-02T18:29:51.126-05:00This is an angry old lady thread.
I bet some of ...This is an angry old lady thread.<br /><br /><br />I bet some of you sit on the front steps of your condo staring at and shouting at kids playing, skateboarding and enjoying life. "get off my sidewalk you little jerks"...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-34744440550465585462011-11-02T16:45:02.519-05:002011-11-02T16:45:02.519-05:00I’m not exactly sure how bike lanes and planters e...I’m not exactly sure how bike lanes and planters equals amusement park in your eyes. You say how this is downtown Chicago. Well, where exactly do you think you find bike lanes? They are usually in densely populated urban areas, like downtown Chicago. And planters? Have you ever been in the loop? There are planters all over the place. <br /><br />You tell people that are concerned about safety to move to the suburbs and then think four lane roads completely geared around motor vehicles sounds like a good idea. That to me sounds very suburban. I see lots of 4 lane roads in the suburbs leading to strip malls and everybody drives. In downtown Chicago, people drive, walk, ride bikes, take public transit, etc.. and streets and intersections need to be built to accommodate that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-26556390990568816412011-11-02T16:21:07.606-05:002011-11-02T16:21:07.606-05:00Steve- You left Andersonville because of bikes?......Steve- You left Andersonville because of bikes?... Excuse me while I roll my eyes.<br /><br />As so many here are quick to point out, why not move to Naperville? Don't see too many bikes on the big old highway-like streets out that way. You can just cruise anywhere you want to go in your car, Steve. Head-in parking. Woot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-42988636417701424962011-11-02T15:54:44.418-05:002011-11-02T15:54:44.418-05:00Um excuse me--
I just payed to have my *%$#@ DOG ...Um excuse me--<br /><br />I just payed to have my *%$#@ DOG registered with the city of chicago so PLEEEASE excuse me if I feel the city should tax and ever growing nuisance (bikes)<br /><br />hilarious man, unrealBRENDANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100234894615609258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-6785568698279173082011-11-02T15:52:50.261-05:002011-11-02T15:52:50.261-05:00This is exactly why I left andersonville! Stupid b...This is exactly why I left andersonville! Stupid bikes are all over the city--- like the previous poster said-- if I hit a cyclist on my way to work I am 99% at fault. I pay taxes for registering my car here and to use these roads. Yet the bike riders just blow stop signs and cut in and out of lanes and cause an accident<br /><br />What is wrong with some of you--- who the hell cares about bicycle riders anyway?? Why are there still these ignorant, stubborn people that will not give up until our city is one big bike track!<br /><br />I also think the idea of taxing/registration fees for bicyclists is well justified.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-58237618483694083962011-11-02T15:22:12.406-05:002011-11-02T15:22:12.406-05:00"And yes..i would like to see bikes taxed&quo..."And yes..i would like to see bikes taxed"<br /><br />Thankfully we have competent leadership who think that idea is completely absurd and retarded.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-25927877022087550622011-11-02T15:02:04.625-05:002011-11-02T15:02:04.625-05:00i'm not opposed to a traffic light--- just the...i'm not opposed to a traffic light--- just the dramatic nimrods that act like wabash ave is a sidewalk and that cars and trucks dont belong there. Like Brendan said--remember that these cars are what you usually fins in a CITY STREET.<br /><br />And yes..i would like to see bikes taxed and enforce the same laws as cars and trucks.Lilyhttp://www.facebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-38832885373856917082011-11-02T14:57:24.256-05:002011-11-02T14:57:24.256-05:00In cook county the blame for an accident involving...In cook county the blame for an accident involving a car and a bike is almost automatically on the vehicle. It doesnt matter where on the road, bike lane or not, the accident occurs. This being true why do people operating vehicles who pay for use of the roads suffer while freeloading cyclists feel they own the road and have unlimited rights? I moved to the sloop and not lincoln park or bucktown because I dont want to be around these cyclists worrying about a lawsuit everytime I pull out of my building.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com