Lighting Laura Street Plan Moves Forward

Captain Zissou · August 13, 2009, 11:34:13 AM

Quote from: hanjin1 on August 13, 2009, 11:31:32 AM
At the landing

Still not ringing any bells. I was over there last weekend for the Tour De Pain, but I guess I just missed the guy.

hanjin1 · August 13, 2009, 11:39:45 AM

it's on the corner of Water and Hogan, right next to the Times-Union Center

JaxNative68 · August 13, 2009, 11:42:02 AM

at the west entry side

Captain Zissou · August 13, 2009, 11:47:55 AM

Ha, I found him. I used Windows Live to finally figure it out. I left my bag probably 30ft from him while I raced and didn't notice, shows how memorable it is. Lift it up to at least 10 ft for sure.

blizz01 · August 13, 2009, 02:19:56 PM

QuoteOf course, they spent a lot more money that me, Lake, Lunican or Steve would have.

Well, maybe it isn't too late to save a bit with Metro Park!

Bike Jax · August 13, 2009, 02:30:55 PM

I like the idea of the roundabout and feel they are completely under utilized. I also like the idea of moving the Jackson statue. I am concerned however that with the size of both the statue and it's base, along with the size of the roundabout, it could potentially be a sight line hazard to both pedestrians and vehicles.

As for the suggestion of placing a jumbotron on the outside of the Landing. While this idea fits the standard thought process we have come to expect of Jacksonville's leaders and residents. Let's not.

Steve · August 13, 2009, 02:54:59 PM

Quote from: stephendare on August 13, 2009, 01:21:55 PM
Of course, they spent a lot more money that me, Lake, Lunican or Steve would have.

Amen - If I have one concern, this is it. I bet you could trim the cost of this significantly, and have the same effect on Laura St.

Now, imagine if we came to our senses, and worked with Toney Sleiman to open the Landing to Laura St, how special the opening of this could be.

jeh1980 · August 13, 2009, 03:15:13 PM

I love this idea. Very awesome. With a successful plan a like this, Jacksonvile can be Jacksonville again. Let's move forward, Jacksonville!

rjp2008 · August 13, 2009, 03:55:06 PM

Not a bad idea. I guess slow, steady and small improvements are good, but what does it lead to up the street? Boring federal and city buildings. Maybe they can try to put a hotel up there like it used to be.

Captain Zissou · August 13, 2009, 04:08:36 PM

I think once this is complete it will be even more of a no-brainer to open up the Landing.

ralpho37 · August 13, 2009, 04:09:15 PM

Awesome project! A roundabout with a big statue is exactly what we need downtown! It will help give our city more of an identity and will make pedestrian activity near the Landing much safer! Get this thing going!

Jason · August 13, 2009, 04:21:08 PM

..... I really wish Riverwatch was built.....

urbanlibertarian · August 13, 2009, 06:19:11 PM

When the roundabout is built do the traffic signals go away? If the traffic signals go away won't it be harder for pedestrians to cross the street safely?

JeffreyS · August 13, 2009, 08:27:34 PM

The workers seemed to be out there working on it today.

Charles Hunter · August 13, 2009, 09:32:40 PM

Yes, a roundabout means no traffic signals. The roundabout proponents say that ped crossings are safer - only have to look one way for oncoming traffic, the traffic is supposed to be moving slower, you only cross one lane at a time.

Independent Drive will become 2-way all the way to Newnan Street (by the Hyatt), as part of this project, too.

I've heard that someone at JEDC (Paul Crawford?) said an advantage of the Jackson-in-the-roundabout will give a good place to take pictures. While crossing around the perimeter of a roundabout is safer, crossing into the middle is a big No-No, the traffic is always moving (well, if there is traffic). Can you say Splat?