en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/502263 Comments by Sam http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/09/14/city-seeks-fund-for-underpass-for-collins-road-ne-at-lindale-mall#IDComment98937141 I'm saying it is possible to walk from Best Buy to Kohls, and from Hy-Vee (where is Taco Bell?) to K-Mart, but it isn't currently safe due to the complete lack of pedestrian accommodations. I don't know if you've driven in this area, but there have been several occasions when I have seen pedestrians crossing these streets, so there are pedestrians who would like to use some sort of accommodation. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:04:16 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/09/14/city-seeks-fund-for-underpass-for-collins-road-ne-at-lindale-mall#IDComment98937141 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/09/14/city-seeks-fund-for-underpass-for-collins-road-ne-at-lindale-mall#IDComment98814888 That's the problem, even if I were to try to cross at the lights, I would still be run over by vehicles not looking for pedestrians. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:14:34 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/09/14/city-seeks-fund-for-underpass-for-collins-road-ne-at-lindale-mall#IDComment98814888 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/09/14/city-seeks-fund-for-underpass-for-collins-road-ne-at-lindale-mall#IDComment98814668 Hear hear! I feel most of these commenters would complain if the city implemented the cheapest intersection solutions (stop signs) instead of studying traffic flows and installing traffic lights. The fact that the large commercial center on the north east side of town is impossible to navigate by foot is an embarrassment. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:12:46 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/09/14/city-seeks-fund-for-underpass-for-collins-road-ne-at-lindale-mall#IDComment98814668 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/09/14/city-seeks-fund-for-underpass-for-collins-road-ne-at-lindale-mall#IDComment98814181 Being able to cross a street safely is new flashy, hyped-up, trendy new? I think we have to make a decision to either go for the underpass or accept the fact that the traffic lights in that area will have to be changed to allow for pedestrians, which means longer red lights. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:08:51 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/09/14/city-seeks-fund-for-underpass-for-collins-road-ne-at-lindale-mall#IDComment98814181 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/09/07/crash-injures-one-closes-lane-of-highway-151-near-springville#IDComment97466774 The state proposed what they thought was the easiest and most cost appropriate way to improve the intersection and community members complained the solution would be confusing and inconvenient. I don't think you can pin blame on a single party here, the community needs to accept the solution recommended by the state DOT or pony up the (very large) difference and build a full multi-level interchange. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:33:01 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/09/07/crash-injures-one-closes-lane-of-highway-151-near-springville#IDComment97466774 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/01/st-luke%e2%80%99s-cited-as-one-of-country%e2%80%99s-most-profitable-hospitals-officials-disagree#IDComment96579653 I can blame St. Lukes for that, just because other hospitals do something one way doesn't make it right or acceptable. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:15:06 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/01/st-luke%e2%80%99s-cited-as-one-of-country%e2%80%99s-most-profitable-hospitals-officials-disagree#IDComment96579653 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/01/st-luke%e2%80%99s-cited-as-one-of-country%e2%80%99s-most-profitable-hospitals-officials-disagree#IDComment96579571 Ms. Hadish, I think the next time a large company wants to be defended on how much money they make, there is one question you need to ask. "Will you open the books?" If they are unwilling to show you there books, you need to tell them that you won't write a story without their cooperation. The facts exist which could prove or disprove their claims, but they don't seem to be willing to disclose those facts, and I would hope that you and your colleagues at the Gazette would refuse to write any story without first gathering important and relevant facts. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:14:05 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/01/st-luke%e2%80%99s-cited-as-one-of-country%e2%80%99s-most-profitable-hospitals-officials-disagree#IDComment96579571 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/30/live-coverage-chuck-grassley-at-editorial-board-2-p-m#IDComment96010900 I would like to know why Grassley has refused to debate his opponent. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:13:50 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/30/live-coverage-chuck-grassley-at-editorial-board-2-p-m#IDComment96010900 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/18/sinclair-bricks-to-be-used-in-new-library-live-chat-11-a-m-today-on-library-design#IDComment93918662 It's funny you use the name, "gazettereader" since it's obvious you didn't bother to read the Gazette article before commenting on it. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:40:14 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/18/sinclair-bricks-to-be-used-in-new-library-live-chat-11-a-m-today-on-library-design#IDComment93918662 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/24-hour-dorman/2010/08/10/one-of-3-iowa-gov-debates-will-be-in-cr#IDComment93560137 Any idea on how I can get tickets? Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:23:07 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/24-hour-dorman/2010/08/10/one-of-3-iowa-gov-debates-will-be-in-cr#IDComment93560137 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/04/pci%e2%80%99s-new-medical-building-poised-to-get-substantial-city-tax-breaks#IDComment90831279 Did you have to pay (directly) for the parking space at the curb in front of your house? While I agree with your statement on the site obviously not being suitable or compatible with the plan, you obviously haven't thought out the parking question. The city has and does highly subsidize parking for all businesses in downtown, I think somewhere around 75% of all downtown parking spaces are owned by the city of Cedar Rapids. Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:31:14 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/04/pci%e2%80%99s-new-medical-building-poised-to-get-substantial-city-tax-breaks#IDComment90831279 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/07/27/high-tech-upgrade-coming-for-cedar-rapids-parking-system#IDComment89339888 It only costs $14,000/year to staff all of the parking garages? Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:29:14 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/07/27/high-tech-upgrade-coming-for-cedar-rapids-parking-system#IDComment89339888 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/07/16/state-of-the-art-landfill-expansion-struts-its-science-as-well-as-trash#IDComment86955178 I think you're remembering incorrectly, the city dump in the mountain of trash north of the softball diamonds. But a lot of people use the bike path on the site of the old city dump. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:29:49 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/07/16/state-of-the-art-landfill-expansion-struts-its-science-as-well-as-trash#IDComment86955178 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/24-hour-dorman/2010/07/12/grant-wood-cultural-district-unveiled#IDComment86811538 Another cool fact, the plant featured in "Woman with Plants" was given to the Brucemore greenhouse, and it's still living. Last year cuttings from the plant were given to any interested art teachers with the Cedar Rapids Schools. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:36:19 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/24-hour-dorman/2010/07/12/grant-wood-cultural-district-unveiled#IDComment86811538 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/02/bicyclist-ok-after-being-hit-by-car-in-downtown-cedar-rapids#IDComment84317686 I don't get it either. Fri, 2 Jul 2010 20:16:30 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/02/bicyclist-ok-after-being-hit-by-car-in-downtown-cedar-rapids#IDComment84317686 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/24-hour-dorman/2010/06/22/public-should-have-been-involved-in-manager-hire#IDComment81456067 I just hope Jeff Pomeranz does more than try to fill Cedar Rapids with, "snazzy malls, massive subdivisions and corporate campuses." We're an old city with a much different flavor than West Des Moines, and I hope Pomeranz realizes that. I hope a columnist at his next post can use the line, "Jeff Pomeranz, city manager in Cedar Rapids, where snazzy business districts, revitalized urban neighborhoods and gleaming corporate buildings seem to spring up overnight." And yes, I would have liked to here him talk a little before the council approved his hire. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:01:25 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/24-hour-dorman/2010/06/22/public-should-have-been-involved-in-manager-hire#IDComment81456067 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/06/17/new-pioneer-food-co-op-considering-iowa-city-relocation#IDComment80833240 It seems like there are a lot of people interested in opening a co-op in Cedar Rapids. Why don't we all organize and start a co-op? The beauty of the cooperative business structure is it can be started by any sized group of people. I think forming our own co-op in Cedar Rapids would serve the needs of Cedar Rapidians better than simply asking New Pioneer to open a branch here. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:59:51 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/06/17/new-pioneer-food-co-op-considering-iowa-city-relocation#IDComment80833240 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/06/09/hiawatha-fuming-over-corbett-%e2%80%98giveaway%e2%80%99-to-get-company#IDComment79460924 I don't think it has as much to do with taxes as it does with permits. The city of Cedar Rapids usually takes the longest of any agency to issue a permit, even when the DNR is included in a project. If building in Cedar Rapids means an extra 3,4, 5, or 6 weeks on your construction schedule, it's pretty easy to see why companies prefer building in Hiawatha or Marion. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:16:19 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/06/09/hiawatha-fuming-over-corbett-%e2%80%98giveaway%e2%80%99-to-get-company#IDComment79460924 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/06/08/engineering-firm-concludes-mays-island-parking-structure-safe#IDComment79195660 I noticed that, I ate lunch on the plaza many times after the flood, and then one day I showed up and it was marked as being unsafe. Tue, 8 Jun 2010 23:37:09 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/06/08/engineering-firm-concludes-mays-island-parking-structure-safe#IDComment79195660 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/06/07/library-boards-eats-bills-on-old-library-as-a-show-of-goodwill-to-the-city-council#IDComment79052595 While it is possible to put an entire library catalog online, or even have the catalog online and run a library with a storefront. The problem is a (larger than you think) part of the community do not have reliable access to the internet. More importantly, a library offers many services other than simply a catalog, they provide experienced staff, technology resources and public meeting spaces. None of which you could provide to the same level, through an online interface. Tue, 8 Jun 2010 03:12:12 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/06/07/library-boards-eats-bills-on-old-library-as-a-show-of-goodwill-to-the-city-council#IDComment79052595