On Is bike tunnel the best option?

Posted on August 21 at 4:13 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

LakeKennedy: I know how to properly operate my vehicle (Wisc DOT defines a bicycle as a vehicle) and one of my comments mentions the fact that I use the intersection of Wright and Milwaukee frequently. As far as your comment on the article again I state that this has been debated for over a year and a decision has been made. The city council president was not in the majority during the vote and has been vocal. She has that right...as do those council members who voted in favor of it.

See everyone on the trail tonight. Stay safe. The blinking yellow means nothing...so to those who do not slow and stop for pedestrian traffic...think twice before an innocent person becomes a speed bump. In the words of Dennis Miller..."and I am outta here"...

On Is bike tunnel the best option?

Posted on August 21 at 2:59 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

lakekennedy: There is not a perfect solution. I stop for traffic and press the light over 70% of the time that I cross. 3/4 of the time it's fine. The other 1/4 is a crap shoot. I can stare down 2 cars, signal with a wave and the 3rd and 4th car give me a wave back with a middle finger in the air as they race by.

I reiterate the fact that this issue has been debated for over a year and the council approved the matter. Only after it was approved did the opponents come out of the woodwork.

My offer still stands. I'll be running on the trail tonight. Those who care to run along are welcome. I'll cross Milwaukee St. twice.

On Is bike tunnel the best option?

Posted on August 21 at 12:46 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Pwtrip: Who rides the trail? I do and many of my co-workers do as well. Where does it go that's so important? For me: work. It is not just for leisure. It is a viable commuting alternative to cars, trucks and SUV's. In addition, there were comments by our city council president a few weeks back that she has not heard from one person in favor of the tunnel. I did send my comments supporting the tunnel; however, the city e-mail did not properly deliver it to her...only the other members that I sent the message to. Bottom line: the city has made it's recommendation to the council and the council voted in favor of proceeding with the tunnel. All city members will never agree on everything. In this case, officials that we elected made the decision after over a year of discussion. A good decision in my opinion.

On Is bike tunnel the best option?

Posted on August 21 at 10:59 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

To answer the headline: Yes. To those who continue to doubt it I'll plan a time I'd like you to show up and see how ignorant and un-pedestrian friendly our community is. I use this trail crossing twice a day and I use the intersection of Wright and Milwaukee twice a day. Frankly, from a pedestrian or bicyclist standpoint they are both as dangerous.

Who'd care to join me?

On Which act was the biggest for the Rock County 4-H Fair?

Posted on July 26 at 1:04 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

LAKENNEDY: I'm one of those who sat for hours waiting for Tiffany only for her to disappoint a 15 year old kid...what about Marky Mark? Walberg and the Funky Bunch were here in the early 90's.

On Open House: Storied eatery moves into new space at former Hardee's

Posted on July 11 at 12:05 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

It was actually across the street from McDonald's in what is now the cash store (or something like that).

On Web numbers surge; does print suffer?

Posted on July 4 at 5:53 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Timely topic...we just started 7 day service about 3 weeks ago after many years of Sunday only. Of course, it was at a healthy reduced rate. Frankly, I'm not certain I would pay full price for 7 day service. I'll assume Sunday is your biggest circ day due to ads. Our society is geared toward discounts...and your paper supports it with ads. I would NEVER pay full price for a paper at a store for that reason. Never pay retail. So, why did I subscribe other than the discount? I like the web but there's something about newsprint. There are so many things you miss on the web that you pick up in print. Just my 2 cents.

On Up the Rock... without a paddle

Posted on June 18 at 8:48 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I believe he was a member of the Olympic committee ...verifying whitewater rapid conditions in preparation for the 2016 games in Janesville. Dope!

On Baseball, softball put on hold

Posted on June 18 at 8:44 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Get the facts people: If the title of the article was "Elementary Schools, books and teachers on hold" then I'd expect some info. The article is sports related...written by John Barry of their sports department.

On Flooding forces Fourth of July from Traxler

Posted on June 17 at 6:26 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

IF they are going to use the Youth Sports Complex I wonder if an alcohol permit will be issued? Considering it's an event and in Janesville, booze is usually a requirement (not sure why). I think it sends the wrong message. Add to the fact that parking and access (HWY 11 close) is limited I'm with Kiki -- combine it with Milton.