All comments posted by users on the Greater Greater Washington post "Missed opportunities on 17th Street" http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/ en-us http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-39203 You could do benches with single seating spaces so no one could lay down and use them as a bed, this all sounds like a great idea. http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-39203 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:49:36 EDT http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12538 Jenny - Washington Globe is the name of the style of lamp post you see in historic areas of DC. Here's a photo: http://flickr.com/photos/mvjantzen/328736239/ http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12538 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:03:00 EDT http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12515 this is a little off-topic, but i need to tell some sympathetic souls. I was stopped by a cop while riding my bike to work this morning, and given a $25 ticket. how weird is that? i blogged about it here. sympathetic comments appreciated. http://redskyatnight.blogspot.com/2008/10/seriously.html http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12515 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:00:25 EDT http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12509 Being a complete klutz who can trip over a painted line, I really dislike brick sidewalks, there are usually random bricks that stick up, creating a tripping hazard. http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12509 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:26:16 EDT http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12508 I'm glad to see tree-friendly paving systems were discussed for CapHill. (didn't see that prior to my first comment) And yes, it's silly this plan doesn't include more tree-friendly paving technology. http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12508 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:22:26 EDT http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12507 Bianchi: The permeability of the pavers(how much rainwater goes through them instead of down the drain) is another thing that affects tree growth & viability. http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12507 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:21:40 EDT http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12506 David - thinking about the squaring & turn radius & things... What would be your opinion on using a small designalized roundabout in conjunction with a 'scramble crossing' for buses, bikes, and pedestrians who press a button? Seems like the decreased traffic throughput of the latter could be made up for by the former, while eliminating the dangers of vehicles turning into crosswalks & bike lanes. http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12506 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:19:01 EDT http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12505 The choice of sidewalk pavers is very important if we want trees. Here is an article about rubberized pavers that stretch instead of break when tree roots grow, thus saving the city money in replacement and helping to protect the health and longevity of the tree. There are several solutions to traditional concrete and brick with respect to accommodating growing trees. This rubberized paver is just one. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/243444_ncenter05.html http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12505 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:11:53 EDT http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12502 what are "washington globes"? any photos to link to? http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1277/missed-opportunities-on-17th-street/#comment-12502 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:53:57 EDT