Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:12:37 -0400 From: Mark Stinson Subject: busing cash out of taxpayer pockets I think I mentioned before the idiotic idea of a bus route using the most inefficient bus on the planet was a bad idea . I also had several agree with me thatContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:55:09 -0400 (EDT) From: Trace and Patricia Swayze Subject: Round about The round about like the one at the Pittsboro courthouse is a problem because no one uses their turn signals. I am from East Texas and we had the same problems until it wasContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:40:26 -0400 (EDT) From: Darryl Wally Subject: Sitting at stoplights is lousy traffic flow. Joy Hewett says, ” roundabouts create really lousy traffic flows.” This can’t be farther from the truth. They are the most efficient means possible for handling intersecting and merging traffic flow.Continue Reading
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:28:45 -0400 From: mary51802 Subject: The problem with roundabouts here in the US The problem with roundabouts here in the US is that they are not used properly. Every corner is to keep flowing slowly to blend traffic so it is a continuous flow. YouContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:06:02 -0400 From: Claire Kane Subject: taking positive action Anyone, a-n-y-o-n-e, who has dreams and ideas that cannot be achieved in the short term, but still takes action is vulnerable to the “delusions of grandeur” accusation. Yet, where would we be without big picture thinkers?Continue Reading
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:09:14 EDT From: Ed Williams Subject: gas prices Cole Park may be going downhill, but – surprise – the gas prices in the area are now better than the area I previously recommended, which was West Main St. in Carrboro from Weaver Street out toContinue Reading
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:51:22 -0400 From: Joy Hewett Subject: roundabout The roundabouts create really lousy traffic flows, and I am sorry to see that one is being put in for the new library and along 87, with the life of several trees being part of the cost. IContinue Reading
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:32:18 -0400 From: Randy E Subject: Voller’s Pittsboro Express Bus will end world hunger and bring us world peace When asked what payoff we might see from the Pittsboro Express Randy Voller responded – I would imagine in no particular order: Enhanced property values WageContinue Reading
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:05:21 -0400 From: Gene Galin Subject: Pittsboro Express Passenger Count for Friday morning, Sept. 25 With all the discussions about the $353,000 Pittsboro Express bus on the Chatham Online Bulletin Board and the ongoing tinkling contest between several BBS members I decided to ride downContinue Reading
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:17:01 -0400 From: Robert Britson Subject: New traffic circle Yes, there is indeed a traffic circle underway to provide safe turn lanes for the new library, as well as Old Graham Road and county offices in Camp St. area. We are looking forward to itsContinue Reading
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:19:37 -0400 From: Alfred Wyllie Subject: Higher gasoline prices in Chatham County The higher gasoline prices we see in Chatham County are probably not originating at the local gasoline stations or convenience stores. We in North Carolina have been held hostage for a long timeContinue Reading
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:47:26 -0700 (PDT) From: “Dr. Jacqulyn Nygren” Subject: RDU Transportation Bill Cline runs Pittsboro Trek Express and offers RDU service. His website is www.pittsborotrekexpress.com . I’m sure you’ll find him to be a very pleasant person. Rooted in Your Health, Jacqulyn L. Nygren, D.C. NEWContinue Reading
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:43:19 -0400 From: Ann Hudak Subject: why are gas prices higher in Pittsboro and Northern Chatham?? In my opinion it is because the dealers CAN charge more, not because it’s necessary. I try to find the cheapest gas I can find when I’m out andContinue Reading
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:53:54 -0400 From: Al Wyllie Subject: CYCLISTS: Road signs are for you to follow too! Cyclists across the triangle are reported to be more concerned for their safety now that an experienced and prominent cyclist in Apex died, reportedly from turning in front of aContinue Reading
Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:11:29 -0400 From: Tom West Subject: Chatham to spend $10,000/month to bus 20 people a day to Chapel Hill According to an article in the Herald Sun at http://heraldsun.southernheadlines.com/orange/10-1181295.cfm the so called “The Chatham County Express” bus service from Pittsboro to Chapel Hill is dueContinue Reading
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