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dpm25 t1_j2ilcvr wrote
Reply to comment by squarerootofapplepie in Why do we keep on increasing the number of roads even though statistically more roads create even more traffic? by [deleted]
You are trying to be pendantic about a literal roadway widening.
If roads need repair and they get widened does that not count as a widening in your mind?
Bit strange really as roads, bridges tunnels etc need repair CONSTANTLY.
dpm25 t1_j2ikd9r wrote
Reply to comment by squarerootofapplepie in Why do we keep on increasing the number of roads even though statistically more roads create even more traffic? by [deleted]
They are literally adding more lanes.
Literally.
dpm25 t1_j2ijvnz wrote
Reply to comment by squarerootofapplepie in Why do we keep on increasing the number of roads even though statistically more roads create even more traffic? by [deleted]
Yet, despite that, the road is being..... What's the word?
dpm25 t1_j2ijhxc wrote
Reply to comment by squarerootofapplepie in Why do we keep on increasing the number of roads even though statistically more roads create even more traffic? by [deleted]
It's not a roadway widening if it's a bridge?
dpm25 t1_j2ih3kx wrote
Reply to comment by nonstopman in Why do we keep on increasing the number of roads even though statistically more roads create even more traffic? by [deleted]
Yes. They should be upgraded with narrowed lanes, less lanes, better sidewalks and curb height bike lanes.
We should also be dramatically narrowing, adding modal filters and adding chicanes to pretty much every residential street.
dpm25 t1_j2ic6qu wrote
Reply to comment by Technical_Hair_4383 in Why do we keep on increasing the number of roads even though statistically more roads create even more traffic? by [deleted]
I mean the cape is a pretty good example of road widening. Going from 8 to 12 lanes crossing the canal soon, with no commensurate increase in commuter rail or commuter bus access.
dpm25 t1_j2ibtfm wrote
Reply to comment by Ockham51 in Why do we keep on increasing the number of roads even though statistically more roads create even more traffic? by [deleted]
A number of state roads have been expanded recently however Massdot does seem to be coming around of late. Even DCR is looking at roadway narrowing and they are as bad as it gets.
dpm25 t1_j2er89q wrote
Reply to comment by riski_click in MBTA warns First Night revelers to expect extra travel time due to Orange Line issues by lqdizzle
Extra extra extra EXTRA travel times.
dpm25 t1_j2e7o03 wrote
Reply to comment by BostonFoliage in New Orange Line subway cars pulled from service over safety concerns by Omphaloskeptique
Because they were the only company willing to build here in Massachusetts.
We should not have built them domestically, to appease western ma, we should have purchased them from Europe.
The sad part is it's not like the factory is going to remain open after the mbta gets there trains. There is hardly any demand for these trains in the US.
dpm25 t1_j2bs30v wrote
CRRC trains the legislatures gift that will keep giving for the next 40 years.
dpm25 t1_j2aw645 wrote
Reply to comment by Bald_Sasquach in Orange Line is F*cked Happy Friday by randomlurker82
Dunno. Not subscribed. Just saw the headline
dpm25 t1_j1t0cj6 wrote
Don't listen to the above. A pre heated bed via an electric blanket is the best thing ever. It's saves on heating bills and is so comfortable.
We have a Biddeford. No idea on anything else out there.
dpm25 t1_j1gf4sz wrote
Reply to WTF?? by thatcrazycactus13
Park on the ramps to assert dominance
dpm25 t1_j04d745 wrote
Looks awesome. Columbus is such a waste land on parts
dpm25 t1_izei94k wrote
Reply to comment by blacklassie in Residents ‘Horrified’ Over Proposed Solar Farm Near Waltham/Lexington Line by ak47workaccnt
Using land for solar, instead of housing, around the 128 belt is bananas.
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dpm25 t1_ixiaspq wrote
Reply to comment by Wtf_is_this1234 in The 17 victims of the Hingham Apple Store crash might have to share a $40,000 insurance payout. by il_biciclista
And a 40k policy cant even cover one person.
dpm25 t1_ixhdyxa wrote
Reply to comment by bbhlcd in The 17 victims of the Hingham Apple Store crash might have to share a $40,000 insurance payout. by il_biciclista
How is it strange?
It is absolutely relevant to a predicable incident like this.
dpm25 t1_ityx35j wrote
Reply to comment by hatersbelearners in Why Is There Such Little Resistance to New Office Buildings, Life Science Labs, Etc.? by OperationSpringAwake
I'm from HP. Not NH
dpm25 t1_itxhrja wrote
Reply to comment by Yak_Rodeo in Why Is There Such Little Resistance to New Office Buildings, Life Science Labs, Etc.? by OperationSpringAwake
Place the blame where it belongs. Coat tail neighbors that refuse new constructionnin their towns and nimbys that have been empowered within Boston itself.
dpm25 t1_itxcul5 wrote
Reply to comment by Yak_Rodeo in Why Is There Such Little Resistance to New Office Buildings, Life Science Labs, Etc.? by OperationSpringAwake
I make a living building the housing and lab space this growth creates. I'm not alone
Growth is great for cities. Stagnation is deadly. It crushes property values, crushes demand, crushes local business.
dpm25 t1_itxbbk7 wrote
Reply to Why Is There Such Little Resistance to New Office Buildings, Life Science Labs, Etc.? by OperationSpringAwake
Yeah, that's really what we need. Less jobs.
dpm25 t1_j4l5dp5 wrote
Reply to comment by LopsidedWafer3269 in The current housing market in a nutshell by LopsidedWafer3269
Thank your local NIMBY. There is a reason the only development in Falmouth is 40b.