tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post5860516486041972148..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: Developers Pay For Traffic Studies? The Corrupt Sham and Shame of It. Guest Blog by StuckintrafficGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-12758441164715322402018-02-06T10:44:28.004-05:002018-02-06T10:44:28.004-05:00It is not just the Carrolton School, it is Ransom ...It is not just the Carrolton School, it is Ransom as well. Now Ransomn wants to expand and create more traffic on roads that are barely wide enough to fit two SUVs, the most common soccer mom car. They speed through our neighborhood every morning. Also, the Grove is a convenient way to avoid US-1, so the southbound traffic streams through each afternoon on their way to the southern communities, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-10371088958570589002018-02-06T01:53:33.663-05:002018-02-06T01:53:33.663-05:00Unfortunately the cancer is at stage 4. Unfortunately the cancer is at stage 4. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-12034415744233324832018-02-03T17:47:40.069-05:002018-02-03T17:47:40.069-05:00Gridlock has existed for years. It takes up to 2 h...Gridlock has existed for years. It takes up to 2 hours some mornings, already, to drive the lousy 2 miles from Country Walk to the Turnpike!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-55567500076527768472018-02-03T17:43:04.290-05:002018-02-03T17:43:04.290-05:00It’s been gridlock for years already unless you do...It’s been gridlock for years already unless you don’t consider getting from Country Walk to the TP, a distance of 2 lousy miles, up to 2 hours, some mornings!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-39207101784372506462018-02-02T23:28:33.994-05:002018-02-02T23:28:33.994-05:00So true. Traffic Studies funded by developers stat...So true. Traffic Studies funded by developers state 100% of the time, "the proposed monster 1,000 unit project will have no negative impact on the surrounding 8 neighborhoods". Such bullshit. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-16701085372853985302018-02-01T23:34:49.720-05:002018-02-01T23:34:49.720-05:00Hmmm..it would be interesting to compare the "...Hmmm..it would be interesting to compare the "expert" testimony on previous projects to the facts on the ground today. The dynamic duo of Andy Dolkart and Ms. Sweetapple (sp?) Have never seen a development that was not an economic plus and that ever contributed to congestion. Could their statistical models be out of date? Or simply not taking everything into account? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-2744049207219773022018-02-01T22:11:27.375-05:002018-02-01T22:11:27.375-05:00It is very dangerous when we lose integrity and ho...It is very dangerous when we lose integrity and honesty in government, and this has been happening for too long. The developers buddy up with elected officials and others to get their ways. No one knows more about this than residents in older areas of Miami and Hialeah. Milly from Hialeahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-85307516380748632982018-02-01T14:11:07.889-05:002018-02-01T14:11:07.889-05:00Other its not developers, we have a huge problem i...Other its not developers, we have a huge problem in our South Coconut Grove neighborhood with Carrolton parents speeding through our neighborhood. A couple of years ago a traffic study was conducted. The man came out on Columbus Day, a day off for Carrolton. So, to this day, we still have those AH's speeding right on through. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-28579942701648806182018-02-01T12:11:53.923-05:002018-02-01T12:11:53.923-05:00Lots of Truth Here. This is Proof Positive that Re...Lots of Truth Here. This is Proof Positive that Recommendations from Miami Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works Department Traffic Engineering Division and their approved Traffic Engineering Vendors should ALWAYS be the the Go To Experts and not the Developers Hired Hands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-44283575975003962902018-02-01T11:23:55.068-05:002018-02-01T11:23:55.068-05:00I think the writer's feelings of frustration m...I think the writer's feelings of frustration mirrors those of us stuck in traffic with no real recourse. If there are any honest politicians left in Miami Dade County, at any level of government, they should stop these practices within their jurisdiction. Unfortunately I doubt anyone in office has the balls to make this right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-390507428391887272018-02-01T11:17:59.720-05:002018-02-01T11:17:59.720-05:00Pretty much public record in Miami Beach that if y...Pretty much public record in Miami Beach that if you want to expand an existing commercial or residential property without parking you can give the city a letter that 90 percent of your guests don't come to your property with an automobile. Some residential properties run shuttle buses. Negates any traffic study. Ride sharing apps make this scam even easier. Fire department occupancy limits Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-39662957719680673052018-02-01T10:15:54.616-05:002018-02-01T10:15:54.616-05:00Letting Developers do Traffic Studies is a lot lik...Letting Developers do Traffic Studies is a lot like letting the Fox guard the Hen House, its not a good idea.<br /><br />Here’s a prime example. The online brochure from Ram Realty the company that wants to put Coral Reef Commons, a Walmart Super Center with LA Fitness and another big box store, smaller retail, restaurants and 900 apartments next to Zoo Miami. It shows “VPD” (vehicles per day) Cully Waggonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707216503929571506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-56577226347640780532018-02-01T09:31:44.290-05:002018-02-01T09:31:44.290-05:00FPL needs enough generating capacity to handle pea...FPL needs enough generating capacity to handle peak period energy demands but traffic engineers evaluate roadway capacity based on daily averages, not rush hour demand. This is the crux of the dilemma.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com