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engin__r t1_je66f3e wrote
Reply to comment by HorsieJuice in Demolition proposal sparks debate in Hampden by locker1313
You do know that the city fits trash trucks down those alleys, right?
I think if you look at the traffic on 36th street, very little of it is commercial or emergency vehicles. We could still let those vehicles in (and encourage hand carts/kei trucks whenever possible, and require permits) while still restricting everyone else. We don’t need to leave the Avenue open for people to drive through or park their personal vehicles.
engin__r t1_je5xhlh wrote
Reply to comment by HorsieJuice in Demolition proposal sparks debate in Hampden by locker1313
Emergency traffic can go through pedestrian-only zones (usually with movable posts or bollards). Commercial traffic can go through alleys and/or use smaller vehicles. There are plenty of pedestrian-only areas around the world that have thriving businesses because of the lack of cars, not in spite of it.
engin__r t1_je5ss2m wrote
Reply to comment by HorsieJuice in Demolition proposal sparks debate in Hampden by locker1313
Yeah, one house isn’t going to make or break the community. But centering the community around pedestrians (and bus riders and cyclists and so on) is what keeps it alive. The more we give up to parking lots, the less lively Hampden will be.
If anything, we should be reducing the number of cars in and around the Avenue. Make the street one-way for cars. Use the parking spots for outdoor dining.
engin__r t1_je5s05z wrote
Reply to comment by HorsieJuice in Demolition proposal sparks debate in Hampden by locker1313
Maybe flip the one-way street at Hickory and close off 36th from Hickory to Chestnut?
engin__r t1_je4xmbq wrote
Reply to comment by winnower8 in New foxtrot is now in the air by Douseigh
So are you saying that juries want to actually make sure the person is actually guilty first?
engin__r t1_je1no0m wrote
Reply to comment by Xanny in Demolition proposal sparks debate in Hampden by locker1313
I wonder if it would be possible to make the Avenue one-way (probably eastbound?) for cars. If they took away a lane and some parking, there could be more space for a bike lane, pedestrian space, and outdoor dining.
engin__r t1_je15c18 wrote
A big part of what makes Hampden a nice area is the density. Tearing down housing (or businesses) for parking lots will fracture the community.
If there’s too much parking pressure, we need to focus on making it so more people walk/bike/scooter/bus/light rail, not on making it easier to park.
engin__r t1_jc58x48 wrote
I think the tricky thing with recall elections is that they’re not candidate vs. candidate, but rather “I like this person” vs. “I don’t like this person”. Unless you have a really good picture of who’s going to fill the seat, it’s easy to throw out the current politician and then wind up with someone worse.
engin__r t1_jaax1x9 wrote
Reply to comment by roccoccoSafredi in Baltimore, the problem isn't a lack of jobs: "We can’t find people to work" - The newest threat to Biden's climate policies. by roccoccoSafredi
If we’re going to live in the real world, we should stop indulging the business owners who want everyone to pretend that no one wants to work first. They’re just out to complain. If they want to fix the problem, they have the ability to pay more.
engin__r t1_jaai74w wrote
Reply to Baltimore, the problem isn't a lack of jobs: "We can’t find people to work" - The newest threat to Biden's climate policies. by roccoccoSafredi
People are still writing these articles? It's simple, pay more and you'll get more applications. There wouldn't be a shortage of construction workers if the job paid $100k a year.
engin__r t1_j9fasq3 wrote
It’s a little bit outside of the city, but you could try Gott Efni in Ellicott City.
engin__r t1_j6myvck wrote
Reply to comment by bwoods43 in Would be awesome if the JFX and Jones Falls river could be converted like this by Cunninghams_right
I'm sure it's more complicated than this, but what if we kept the light rail and ended the highway at Northern Parkway? We could put in a park-and-ride for people to get downtown.
engin__r t1_j6k11wm wrote
Reply to comment by Twin_Spoons in ELI5: Why do so many fruits have seedless varieties but the apple and cherry do not? by JanaCinnamon
Aren't apples grafted anyway? I've read that if you plant an apple seed, the fruit from the resulting tree will be nothing like the original apple.
engin__r t1_j4sdxt5 wrote
Reply to comment by jdl12358 in I just had a great weekend visit to Charm City, but was wondering what the local rumors are about what is going on with Harborplace? I know it’s been on the decline but it was a bit of a shock to see how much of it is closed. by mag55555
It would be nice to have more local restaurants in the inner harbor. I’d rather see them get the business than Shake Shack or Chik-Fil-A.
engin__r t1_j3y9k58 wrote
Reply to comment by BmoreCityDOT in Do Baltimore’s I-83 speed cameras actually work? City transportation officials say yes (some stats inside) by z3mcs
Going south, the last place I see a 50mph sign is just south of the Pleasant St. exit (it should be visible on street view). Going north, the first place I see a 50mph sign is just north of the North Ave. onramp (you might have to spin the street view around).
Maybe I've just missed it, but is it possible the signage on the road is wrong?
(edited to fix southbound link)
engin__r t1_j3xsrjw wrote
Reply to comment by atomlinson89 in Do Baltimore’s I-83 speed cameras actually work? City transportation officials say yes (some stats inside) by z3mcs
I am kind of curious why they haven’t done that. It seems like it would be pretty easy to set up.
engin__r t1_j3xrg4h wrote
Reply to comment by BmoreCityDOT in Do Baltimore’s I-83 speed cameras actually work? City transportation officials say yes (some stats inside) by z3mcs
No worries! I appreciate all the outreach that you do.
engin__r t1_j3xr37b wrote
Reply to comment by BmoreCityDOT in Do Baltimore’s I-83 speed cameras actually work? City transportation officials say yes (some stats inside) by z3mcs
Right, I get that. I was just curious if there was a reason why the speed limit is different northbound vs. southbound between Howard St and Pleasant St.
engin__r t1_j3x6vsv wrote
Reply to Do Baltimore’s I-83 speed cameras actually work? City transportation officials say yes (some stats inside) by z3mcs
Does anyone know why the speed limit going north from downtown is lower than going south into downtown? The roads feel pretty similar to me, but one is set at 40 and the other at 50.
engin__r t1_j3ezrn0 wrote
Not a restaurant, but you should try the ice cream two blocks over at Cajou Creamery. It’s so good.
engin__r t1_j3977k8 wrote
“Just $70 million more for the police I swear this time it’ll work”
engin__r t1_j2eotle wrote
Reply to comment by dcdave3605 in Winter BGE bill in 21209 by NeatLeft
Also make sure to do the home energy audit before you start spending lots of money on insulation. They’ll go around and take a look at what you need, and you can get rebates because of it.
engin__r t1_iy95ian wrote
Reply to comment by nihil8r in ELI5 Are cows constantly producing milk? by ms_myco
Formula and/or food pellets.
engin__r t1_iy94fgy wrote
Reply to ELI5 Are cows constantly producing milk? by ms_myco
Like people, cows only lactate when they have babies. The cows are artificially inseminated, typically by locking them in a cage and jabbing them in the cervix with a metal rod while the farmer’s arm is inserted into the cow’s rectum.
When the cow gives birth, the farmer takes away her calf to prevent it from drinking the milk.
engin__r t1_je6bsa4 wrote
Reply to comment by HorsieJuice in Demolition proposal sparks debate in Hampden by locker1313
Yes, and they make specialized small delivery trucks, too.
People who need to get from one side of the neighborhood to the other would be able to do so. The Avenue would still be open to everyone for walking and biking.
If you’re going farther than just around the neighborhood, you could use Falls, Hickory, Keswick, or Beech.