[tabi] Re: Thomasville and Kerry Forest Parkway intersection
- From: "Darla J. Rogers" <djrogers0628@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2011 14:17:20 -0500
Dear Mimi,
I don't know why more of those pedestrian overpasses aren't used either; cost
is probably a large part of it.
How do you know this has all been through channels? Not being a smart aleck
here; I really want to know. <smile>
Darla & Precious roxy
----- Original Message -----
From: Mimi Robinson
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 11:57 AM
Subject: [tabi] Re: Thomasville and Kerry Forest Parkway intersection
If you extend the benefit of having access to the" gates of Thomasville and
kerry forest par via an overhead passage would increase productivity for all
concerned. At the VA blind rehab in Birmingham, that was a big part of
mobility safety, Maybe the army corps of engineers could do it, brought up to
the right channels. I know that the former mayor of Salinas, CA had huge
successes for his community with these type of army supported effort.
Thus just a suggestion which has already wormed its way throu the mill and
been crushed. but it goes against all sensibilities and logic to cross those
passages unassisted by dog, cane and sighted guide.
I TAKES TIME TO BUILD A VILLAGE, one child at a time.
Oh well..
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From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Darla J. Rogers
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 4:55 PM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] Re: Thomasville and Kerry Forest Parkway intersection
Dear Charles,
I have, on occasion, held out my cane even while traveling with my dog at
nasty intersections, and I do wish, sometimes, the speeds on some roadways
would be decreased. I believe the speed limit on Meridian Road is 40 mph; many
are going, at least ten miles, above the speed limit, so I don't usually feel
comfortable crossing in the middle of the block to the other side which has
dome sidewalks, but they aren't all that great either.
Darla & Precious Roxy
----- Original Message -----
From: Charles Atkins
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:35 PM
Subject: [tabi] Re: Thomasville and Kerry Forest Parkway intersection
So right Darla!
It would be better than waiting all day for some one to help one to cross!
Make that stick just a little bit more obvious when crossing!
----- Original Message -----
From: Darla J. Rogers
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 1:11 PM
Subject: [tabi] Re: Thomasville and Kerry Forest Parkway intersection
Thanks, Sila; the worst intersection I have encountered is the one we
used to cross walking from where we lived to outback. I could never get a good
read on that traffic there.
I wouldn't cross that intersection at Kerry Forest and Thomasville
without some training, and I fervently hope an audible pedestrian signal will
be in place there soon.
As Sila points out, it isn't only the construction of an intersection but
how much traffic there is (making a lot of noise) and the fact that some of
these streets are very fast, so if one does make a mistake, and the motorist is
inattentive, the chances of being struck are amplified.
Darla
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----- Original Message -----
From: Sila Miller
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 9:00 PM
Subject: [tabi] Re: Thomasville and Kerry Forest Parkway intersection
Hi Darla and All,
Basically, this is a huge, 4-way intersection with quite fast moving
traffic. It does have some egress lanes and luckily, sidewalks along both sides
of thomasville at least (not sure about Kerry Forest). It has a minimum of 4
lanes for the Kerry Forest portion and I'd guess probably 6 or so for
Thomasville Road. The real need for audible ped signals at intersections such
as this, as I see it is that it is so large and noisy that one can't accurately
read the traffic to make a good safe judgment about when it is time to cross
without a little help. Not sure that you'd want to cross it without some
assistance or prior training. Hope this helps. Take care, Sila
----- Original Message -----
From: Allison and Chip Orange
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 10:07 AM
Subject: [tabi] Re: William Calling
sorry Darla, but not me; maybe Mimi or Sila/Robert.
Chip
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From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Darla J. Rogers
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 1:02 AM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] Re: William Calling
Wow, Chip I haven't attempted to cross there; might try it if we're
out that way this weekend.
Can you give me a verbal description of its shape and number of
lanes, etc.?
Darla
----- Original Message -----
From: Allison and Chip Orange
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 8:07 PM
Subject: [tabi] Re: William Calling
I don't know Darla if others will be happy or not for the audible
signal at this intersection; Allison can't believe Mimi or anyone else is
willing to try it!
Chip
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From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Darla J. Rogers
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 6:04 PM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] Re: William Calling
Dear Mimi and William,
I am so proud TCB is listed in the Nova 2010 plan as serious
contributors to make the routes and stops accessible.
Good going to William, Sally and others who have been so thorough
in putting forth our suggestions and ideas; thanks to the Lighthouse as well.
I am sure others in your area, Mimi, will be happy for that audible
signal, too.
Darla
----- Original Message -----
From: Mimi Robinson
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 6:50 PM
Subject: [tabi] Re: William Calling
You are so kind, caring, serious, overworked and unassuming. Not
to mention..
I am taking guitat lesslns..i am sure you are a CINC(commander
in chief, guru, omniscient et)
If I don't see you in the week, I will see you in the wibdow(???)
Luv to sal _
~MIMI
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From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of blindwilly
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 8:06 AM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] Re: William Calling
Mimi,
I will see what I can do about an audible signal by your
wall-Mart.
William
----- Original Message -----
From: Mimi Robinson
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 8:28 AM
Subject: [tabi] Re: William Calling
Hi there atlas, it would improve living conditions to have a
audible signal to go across Thomasville rd at Kerry
forest parkway to go into Walmart and then make the return
trip with audible signal to cross back over thonmasville going east over to
kerryforest
/It would require 4 audible signals.
Also a bus stop needs to be located at each roundabouts in kill
earn estates. Currently I walk two and a half miles to kerry park and
Thomasville to take the bus to target. The return bus could stop on
Thomasville at kerry forest to discharge passengers to an audible signal to
cross over,
Need to make some type of transportation on an as-needed basis.
Oh well.
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From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Easy Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 6:36 AM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] Re: William Calling
HI William.
Does this group deal with all transportation in Leon county or
just the fixed route system?
In either case first of all we need night service which we
haven't had for about 2 and a half years and there is no transportation to the
airport on weekends. If your inquiry deals with the non sponsored service then
I have a lot to say and recommendations for fixing the problems. At worse we
should be able to have what we had prior to prioritization of non sponsored
trips by the TD board.
Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: blindwilly
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 11:58 AM
Subject: [tabi] William Calling
Greetings list,
As you all know I am very committed to having as good a
transportation system in Tallahassee as possible. At a recent meeting I was
asked to get input from my fellow disable listers: what would be the
suggestions you might have for an effective transportation system? This is
just one more opportunity to make your voice heard.
What is the Accessible Transportation Coalitions Initiative
(ATCI)?
ATCI is a one-year process designed to support systems change
activities to improve accessible transportation options for people with
disabilities
We can have a voice and it has been proven in the past that
they do listen to us.
I invite you to offer your suggestions and I will carry them
to the table.
William Benjamin, Piano Tuner Extraordinaire.
The tuner alone preserves the tone.
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