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06-23-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

Our DOT seems to have gone on to being better at...

Our DOT seems to have gone on to being better at minimizing risks and inconveniences to the general public, than the DOT in question, eventually in their being able to listen to public comments,...
06-23-14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

It's that 1% that gets extremely costly at times,...

It's that 1% that gets extremely costly at times, and why our local DOT does not operate in the manner as does the DOT that manages this particular pathway on this bridge, and why our local DOT goes...
06-23-14, 07:21 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

The "right tool" would have been one that did not...

The "right tool" would have been one that did not adversely affect pedestrian and bicycle traffic.....even at a crawl, using over sized vehicles and making pedestrians and cyclists squeeze up against...
06-22-14, 11:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

Not at all..... You're for letting contractors...

Not at all..... You're for letting contractors choose whatever vehicle they see fit to use, and then hoping that they will operate them professionally and responsibly.
06-22-14, 10:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

Even contractors have a certain protocol to...

Even contractors have a certain protocol to follow when operating their vehicle on public infrastructure and not how they see fit. I've watched how a number of contractors operate, give some of ...
06-20-14, 11:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

Then there's having to contend with this.... ...

Then there's having to contend with this....
388496

Also an excerpt from an article by the cyclist that collided with the bridge contractor's vehicle:

"When VDOT drivers stopped for us, we...
06-19-14, 11:55 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

....and the size of vehicle the DOT should be...

....and the size of vehicle the DOT should be using on this bridge.....

Carryall 710 LSV (http://www.clubcar.com/content/clubcar/us/en/commercial/street-legal-vehicles/carryall-710-lsv.html)
06-19-14, 07:48 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

In addition to a spotter, the DOT vehicle should...

In addition to a spotter, the DOT vehicle should be of a width that will not block or adversely affect ped or bicycle traffic going in the opposite direction, and if the DOT vehicle is oversized,...
06-18-14, 10:29 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

Again, poor planning is putting up a sign, and...

Again, poor planning is putting up a sign, and calling it good...... no matter how long it has been there. One can only guess on how many other incidents similar to this has occurred, and swept under...
06-18-14, 08:25 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

It would be irresponsible on the DOT's part for...

It would be irresponsible on the DOT's part for letting employees drive their personal vehicles on the pedestrian bridge, and if they did, I can guarantee that there is going to be a major policy...
06-18-14, 07:19 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

The bridge employee is completely at fault and...

The bridge employee is completely at fault and should not even been on the bridge with their personal vehicle in first place, plus no warning lights, too wide of a vehicle, and driving at an...
06-17-14, 08:18 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

"The accident occurred when a bridge tender was...

"The accident occurred when a bridge tender was en route for a shift change. The pathway is used by employees for this purpose and signs are posted in both directions advising caution and to be aware...
06-17-14, 07:40 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,932
Posted By dynodonn

Law enforcement questions cyclist's validity...

Law enforcement questions cyclist's validity since they were videoing their ride, LEO won't investigate since they were not called to the scene, not willing to determine injuries to cyclist since...
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