tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401523208681336634.post2916786922777515052..comments2023-07-02T08:49:51.408-04:00Comments on bloomingdale (for now): watha t. daniel construction updateIMGophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10389077782536090328noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401523208681336634.post-6407765773446807052009-04-03T10:15:00.000-04:002009-04-03T10:15:00.000-04:00dano: surprisingly, the G8 at that point has a fai...<B>dano:</B> surprisingly, the G8 at that point has a fair distance between stops. it's not a short distance from the stop just east of 6th and rhode island, or down to the next stop at 9th and P.<BR/><BR/>the biggest thing is that it's a transfer point from the bus to the metro station there. that leads to a large amount of pedestrian traffic in the area, especially during the morning rush.IMGophhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389077782536090328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401523208681336634.post-14568065040273057522009-04-03T10:12:00.000-04:002009-04-03T10:12:00.000-04:00IMGoph: i agree that they shouldnt be blocking the...IMGoph: i agree that they shouldnt be blocking the bus stop if at all possible. not knowing the construction details, its hard to say if it is really necessary. but most buses in the district have a stop on just about every block.danohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02769751188263205461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401523208681336634.post-53925658651697138592009-04-03T10:04:00.000-04:002009-04-03T10:04:00.000-04:00Sorry, that last comment was me- forgive my haste....Sorry, that last comment was me- forgive my haste.SGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401523208681336634.post-63578228623454167622009-04-03T10:03:00.000-04:002009-04-03T10:03:00.000-04:00What is it with this city and "fake" groundbreakin...What is it with this city and "fake" groundbreakings? I can count about 6 just off the top of my head... Anacostia Streetcar under Williams, Watha T. Daniel, 14W near U Street, the dog parks in Dupont, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401523208681336634.post-71539728793227971722009-04-03T09:29:00.000-04:002009-04-03T09:29:00.000-04:00dano: yeah, i didn't mean to jump down their throa...<B>dano:</B> yeah, i didn't mean to jump down their throats too quickly, though it may have turned out that way when i wrote this post. basically, i just want to make people aware that this has the potential to remain a dangerous situation for some time. if they need to take a away part of the sidewalk for an extended period, i would think that losing the R street side would make more sense for pedestrian safety than taking the rhode island avenue side.<BR/><BR/>it's losing the bus stop that strikes me as the important thing here.IMGophhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389077782536090328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401523208681336634.post-43290499508618754042009-04-03T08:12:00.000-04:002009-04-03T08:12:00.000-04:00DC, along with most cities that wish to allow for ...DC, along with most cities that wish to allow for development, allow for this sort of thing through a permit process. Generally speaking contractors have to install appropriate signage and pedestrian protection measures. For a good example, look at the new building at 19th and K. the K st side has a pedestrian barricade in the parking lane, but the 19th st sidewalk is closed, but allows for safe crossing with some space to cross the street at K st. Being in construction, I am inclined to think that these guys just havent completed their site set up. If you want the library, you have to put up with the construction. On tight sites its nearly impossible to keep all work inside the lot lines, especially keeping public safety in mind.danohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02769751188263205461noreply@blogger.com