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Originally Posted by Jay Random
Oh, well, as long as the OBJECT of the game is to prevent suburbanites from getting downtown. Here I thought we were citizens too.  |
Nailed it. You really distilled the main essence of my post
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Have you considered that the worsening congestion might have more to do with population growth? Or the adoption of google maps, so more people now know about this route? Or what your commute might look like without people living in Lido, Pixel, St John on 10th, Ezra, or any of the other med-high density buildings in the area (with several more coming soon)? This is honestly the weakest part of my argument that I wouldn't have bothered including if I'd known it was the only thing you'd pay attention to...
Seriously though, if the southbound stretch from 5 ave to 3 ave was still two lanes would it make much difference? How many more cars make it through the 2 Ave + Kensington Rd + Memorial Dr quagmire? Does it not bottleneck again when Louise Bridge drops from 3 lanes to 2? I don't drive that route at rush hour, so I honestly don't know?
You live in Brentwood...have you considered that you might face a lot less aggravation if you hopped on the train? Maybe not as convenient if you live closer to John Laurie Blvd, but you might still be amazed at the difference in your mood if you added a 15 minute walk / 5 minute bike ride to/from the train station every morning and afternoon...From where you live the city has provided several viable methods for you to get into downtown - the fantastic bike lanes you're bitching about being one of them.