[UC] Gardencourt Neighborhood meeting

[Paul Grossman]

Did anyone attend the Gardencourt Community meeting 
last week?  I was not able to make it and am very curious at the 
outcome.  I heard through the grapevine that Blackwell announced there 
would be a Freshgrocer at 48th and Pine.  Is this true?  If so what 
are the plans and the projected timeline?  
 
Any info would greatly be appreciated.
 
Thanks
 
-Paul
_Paul 
GrossmanIT Support SpecialistSchool of Medicine Information 
ServicesUniversity of Pennsylvania3620 Hamilton Walk/ 410 Anatomy 
Chemistry BuildingPhiladelphia, PA 19104215.898.7817[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Clark Park Dog Run Update

[Paul Grossman]

Ok lets not get technical.  The average person 
in manhatten does not usually have a backyard.  Its a little less frequent 
there.  If you can afford to have a backyard in manhatten then you have 
some big bucks and can afford to have someone take car of your dog.  

 
My point in the message I wrote was not to point 
out who has backyards or not, it was to make a comparison between Washington 
Sq's dog run and the one that could also work so well in Clark Park.  I 
personally don't see what all the big deal is about.  I mean people 
complain about dogs running off the leash and how they could potentially harm 
someone.  Well the answer is simple.  Build a dog run.  Well 
thats no good either because its a "hazard".  Well what are we supposed to 
do???  Catch 22!!! 
 
I guess this is what happens when you live in a 
extremely diverse neighborhood.  You get many different opinions.  
Maybe people need to learn to compromise a bit :)
 
-Paul

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Cc: univcity@list.purple.com 
  Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 2:54 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Clark 
  Park Dog Run Update
  When you refer to NYC, do you mean Manhattan? 
  (There is also, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx that make up 
  NYC.)Also, that is not true, because many homes, Brownstones, etc. 
  DO have backyards, even in the "Village"! 

Re: [UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Clark Park Dog Run Update

[Paul Grossman]

I myself am in favor of a dog run in Clark park.  For those of you who think 
it will not work take a look at NYC's Washington Sq.  That park is probably 
around the same size as Clark park and it has a section of the park that is 
devoted to a dog run.  The dog run is free to everyone and it seems to work 
out just fine.

People in NYC seem to charish their park space because they don't have 
yards.  Many people in Univ City have the luxury of a yard so a dog run 
doesn't mean much to them. Others of us are not that fortunate.   I myself 
am live in Gardencourt Condos and do not have that luxury.  To have an open 
space for my dog to run without  the worry that he will see a squirrel and 
chase it into the street would be great!

I don't have any children so I have no need to use the childs playground 
area in the park but that doesn't mean I don't think we need a playground. 
Maybe we should start charging so people can use the playground???

Just my 2 cents.
-Paul Grossman 


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[UC] MSNBC.com Article: Philadelphia sets timeline for city Wi-Fi

[Paul Grossman]

 Philadelphia sets timeline for 
city Wi-FiCity official outlines plans to blanket Philadelphia with free or 
discounted wireless Internet access by the summer of 2006.http://g.msn.com/0MNBUS00/2?http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6841058&&CM=EmailThis&CE=1_

[UC] Museum picture

[Paul Grossman]

Here is a picture of the demolition of the museum 
building next to the convention center.  Sorry for the quality.  I 
happened to notice that it was being knocked down as I was walking by and 
took a pic with my camera phone.  It makes me angry to see something like 
this happen but I guess that is "progress."
 
http://mail.med.upenn.edu/~grossmap/Museumdemo.jpg
 
_Paul 
GrossmanIT Support SpecialistSchool of Medicine Information 
ServicesUniversity of Pennsylvania3620 Hamilton Walk/ 410 Anatomy 
Chemistry BuildingPhiladelphia, PA 19104215.898.7817[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[UC] MSNBC.com Article: Philly, Verizon strike WiFi agreement

[Paul Grossman]

 Philly, Verizon strike WiFi agreementThe city of 
Philadelphia and Verizon Communications struck an agreement Tuesday that would 
allow the city to provide wireless Internet access as a municipal service.http://g.msn.com/0MNBUS00/2?http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6622765&&CM=EmailThis&CE=1_

[UC] Bike regulations

[Paul Grossman]

This is from today's Almanac... As a bicyclist I agree 
with not riding in heavy pedestrian areas but it says at the bottom of the 
article that police are enforcing bikelane areas.  I don't ever see this 
happen.  Just look outside the Wawa at 38th and Spruce and you will see 
Police cars themselves parked in the bikelanes with flashers on.  I really 
think there is a double standard here and the bicyclists are taking the 
brunt.  I was doored 3 months ago and my wrist is still not back to normal 
after falling and tearing a ligament.  I still think there needs to be 
better enforcement of the bikelanes.  Not just talking about it but 
actually doing something about it.  Just my 2 cents.
 
Take note of the fines in the article below.  They are 
pretty hefty.
 
-Paul
 

UPPD's Continuing Enforcement of Bicycle Regulations
Since September 2003 through October 2004 the University of 
Pennsylvania Police have investigated 29 vehicle crashes involving bicycles. In 
response to these crashes the University of Pennsylvania Police Department will 
resume the enforcement of applicable state and local laws concerning the safe 
operation of bicycles or pedal cycles.  
The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code classifies bicycles and pedal 
cycles as vehicles granting cyclists all of the rights and subjecting them to 
all of the duties applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle as outlined in the 
Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.  
Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Section 3508 and Philadelphia 
Ordinance 12-808 prohibit the riding of bicycles on the side walk. This 
prohibition includes Locust Walk and all other campus walk ways. The fine plus 
court costs for the State violation is $115 and the fine plus costs for the City 
Ordinance is $50.  
Riding bicycles on the sidewalk is a dangerous and 
discourteous behavior. The UPPD is asking for your cooperation. Please use the 
designated bike lanes when available, ride with traffic, wear a helmet and be 
predictable. Motor vehicle drivers are also reminded to share the road. The UPPD 
will continue to support cyclists by enforcing the bike lanes in the area.  

To learn more about bicycle safety log on to www.share-the-road.org.
_Paul 
GrossmanIT Support SpecialistSchool of Medicine Information 
ServicesUniversity of Pennsylvania3620 Hamilton Walk/ 410 Anatomy 
Chemistry BuildingPhiladelphia, PA 19104215.898.7817[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [UC] Baltimore/University Ave Reconfiguration

[Paul Grossman]

No thats is the new Life Sciences building (biology and psychology building) 
that is being built at the corner of Guardian Drive and University Ave.  The 
building being bilt at the reconfigured intersection of Woodland and 
University is for the Vet school.

This is the new vet school building at University and Woodland Aves
http://alumni.vet.upenn.edu/NewBuildingImage.bmp
This is the new Life Sciences building at Guardian Dr and University Ave
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/home/about/strategic/slide3_files/slide0003.htm
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/home/about/strategic/slide1_files/slide0003.htm
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/home/about/strategic/slide4_files/slide0003.htm
-Paul Grossman
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Krull" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [UC] Baltimore/University Ave Reconfiguration


I think that building is the one that is
encroching on the bio-pond.
-Mark
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Nov 19, 2004 9:25 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [UC] Baltimore/University Ave Reconfiguration
ASK JANNIE  BLACKWELL
she sold us (the public) out
And just think she wants to be mayor, what will she sell then at our 
expense?

I have notice, as I drive by the intersection of Baltimore/University Ave,
that what appears to be a building is being erected on what formally was 
part of
a public street.  If it is a building, I presume that it is associated
with/owned by Penn.  I am curious -- how did Penn go about obtaining 
permission to
build a building on what, I presume, was public land.  In asking this 
question,
I am not criticizing Penn or inviting a onslaught of "Penn the 900 lb.
Guerilla" commentary."  I am just curious about the back story.

Jonathan A. Cass

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Re: [UC] Bush Victory

[Paul Grossman]

Title: Re: [UC] Bush Victory



Hillary in 2008!  :)

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Naomi 
  To: Jonathan Cass ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 10:03 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [UC] Bush Victory
  I have to agree. I am so very, very ashamed to be an 
  American today and feeling quite ill from thinking about long-term legacy the 
  next 4 years will have on our country. 
  God/Goddess/Buddha/Allah/whomever/whatever help us now while we try to sleep 
  in the beds we’ve made for ourselves. Naomion 11/3/04 9:09 
  AM, Jonathan Cass at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  wrote:
  The only silver lining I can see is that Bush is 
going have to deal with themess that he created in Iraq and the next 
terrorist attack that will likelyoccur on his watch.I don't even 
want to think about what is going to happen with the 
SupremeCourt.I think I am going to puke.Jonathan A. 
Cass-Original Message-From: 
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Behalf Of[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 
2004 1:02 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [UC] Melinda E 
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[UC] WholeFoods

[Paul Grossman]

I am interested in getting a diversity of grocery store options in University City.  Right
now we have the Fresh Grocer as pretty much our only option.  I think that University City could
support more grocery stores.  We especially could use something farther to the
west since the FoodRite (food wrong as some referred to it) closed recently. 
There really are no options for people who do not have cars.  

 

While searching around on the Wholefoods website I found a link on
their contact page where you can suggest a new store location.  If everyone
here suggested University City
maybe we could peek their interest in our neighbor.  

 

http://www.wholefoods.com/contact.html

go to “Suggest a New Store Location”

 

[EMAIL PROTECTED]

 

 

Please help me out.  Thanks

 

-Paul Grossman

 

[UC] Flee Market Tomorrow!

[Paul Grossman]

The residents of Garden Court Condo's, on Pine Street between 46th and 47th
Streets, will be hosting a Flee Market tomorrow starting at 12pm.  We will
be set up on the sidewalk just out front of the building.  Please stop by
and see what we can offer you.


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[UC] Reporting Gridlock

[Paul Grossman]

City Managing Director Philip Goldsmith plans to expand the number of
intersections covered and he wants to hear from you:

 "If the public has particular (problem) intersections in mind, they can
email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I will give those intersections to
the department and we will put them in our list to target."

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[UC] South Street Bridge Article

[Paul Grossman]

 
http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/article.asp?ArtID=7399
 
The Philadelphia Public Works Department 
completed construction on the South Street Bridge in 1923. The design of the 
bridge--which crosses the Schuylkill River to connect southwest Center City to 
the University of Pennsylvania's campus--was technologically clever for the 
time. 

The drawbridge could be raised for passing ships (this function ceased in the 
'50s), and electric cables powered a trolley that carried commuters and shoppers 
across the river. Stone piers at the base of the bridge supported a lovely 
promenade that jutted over the water, allowing pedestrians to soak in the 
waterfront view. 
But more than 80 years later, the South Street Bridge has lost its 
charm
 
Old Photo:
 
http://www.ectma.org/hja_photos/pcc086.jpg

Re: [UC] Articles in DP relevant to ongoing dialogs on this list

[Paul Grossman]

Yeah I agree they have been very slow.  What's going on with the 
Library renovation? It finally looks like its nearing completion.  For a 
while there it looked like nothing at all was being done.  What's the 
expected date of completion and why has it taken so long?  I assume this 
will free up the space of the library across the street?  
 
-Paul
_Paul GrossmanIT Support 
SpecialistSchool of Medicine Information ServicesUniversity of 
Pennsylvania423 Guardian Drive/ 316 Blockley HallPhiladelphia, PA 
19104215.898.7817[EMAIL PROTECTED]

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Dubin, 
  Elisabeth 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 1:24 
  PM
  Subject: RE: [UC] Articles in DP relevant 
  to ongoing dialogs on this list
  
  Ok, just to point out:  Marathon may 
  be a destination, but there are six others in the city, so I think this one 
  will still be a West Philadelphia resident's destination.  Also, Marathon 
  is a *good* restaurant, so I'm pleased.  I wonder why it took so long to 
  get things going in that space... anyone know?  Why have the new 
  developments on that corner (The Bridge, FreshGrocer, etc) been the slowest 
  moving projects ever?  I'm curious.
  ELISABETH 
  DUBIN      hillierARCHITECTURE    
  T 215 636  | F 215 636 9989One 
  South Penn Square | Philadelphia | PA | 19107-3502www . hillier . com 
  
-Original Message-From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On 
Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 8:25 
AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [UC] Articles 
in DP relevant to ongoing dialogs on this list
Today's DP had two articles relevant to ongoing dialogs on this 
list.
 
1. http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/403afa952a3e6
Article about the new Marathon Grill under construction inside the 
Bridge complex. Has the interesting statement: "Marathon Grill is also a 
destination restaurant," University Real Estate and Facilities spokesman 
Tony Sorrentino said. "You're talking about a very big market for that 
restaurant. That location can't be beat." Many of us wonder about the 
advisability of trying to make things in the 40th Street area "destinations" 
as opposed to focusing on providing service for people who can walk there 
and simultaneously have little means of going elsewhere -- so depend on 
local establishments for essential as well as arbitrary goods and 
services.
 
2. http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/403afad24edbe
 
Article about Pennsylvania tax-free zones engineered (for better or 
worse, depending on your perspective) by Penn. A statement in the piece 
says: " 'The University has been very much encouraging the development 
around [itself] to better integrate the campus into the surrounding 
neighborhoods,' [City of Philadelphia] Deputy Commerce Director Dwayne Bumb 
said." Some would agree. Others would argue that Penn is not 
integrating itself into the surrounding neighborhoods, but is clearing out 
those neighborhoods so it can use the property for its own purposes.
 
Always at your service and ready for a [ok, knock-down drag-out] 
dialog.
 
Al Krigman

Re: [UC] gay marriage

[Paul Grossman]

Thought people may get a kick out of this.  Kinda fits in with the topic of
conversation...

http://www.sfgate.com/columnists/fiore/

-Paul
_
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IT Support Specialist
School of Medicine Information Services
University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.898.7817
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Re: [UC] South Street Bridge

[Paul Grossman]

Yeah well the bridge may be structurally sound but that doesn't stop
concrete from falling on the expressway below.  They were damn lucky that it
didn't happen during rush hour.  This is number 2 for them being lucky.
Next time they may not be so lucky.  They keep saying how structurally sound
it is but I sure as hell am not going to be driving under that bridge
anytime soon.

-Paul Grossman

- Original Message - 
From: "William H. Magill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Dan Myers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Gail Defendorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: [UC] South Street Bridge


> On 04 Feb, 2004, at 16:08, Dan Myers wrote:
> > Why doesn't PENNDOT, or whoever deals with this type of failure,
> > realize
> > this is a MAJOR problem that should be dealt with NOW! This is not the
> > first
> > time concrete has fallen off that bridge. What are they waiting for?
> > Someone
> > to die, some lawsuit that the city can't afford? It's ludicrous,
> > ridiculous,
> > and just plain stupid that PENNDOT has been putting off this
> > reconstruction
> > project. Last I heard, the city postponed construction from the summer
> > of
> > 2003 to the spring of 2006 of this bridge.
>
> As far as I know, the bridge has always been scheduled for replacement
> in FY 2006, which begins in July of 2005.
>
> The fact that concrete is flaking off and that there are holes in the
> pedestrian walkways has nothing to do with the "structural integrity"
> of the bridge. That is sound.  If the flaking continues to be an issue,
> they will put up netting under the bridge to catch the flakes. (One
> reporter claimed they were doing that this morning, but I haven't been
> down to see what was done.)
>
> As I understand it, when the bridge is being replaced, it will be
> completely shut down -- for the duration of construction -  1-2 years.
>
> T.T.F.N.
> William H. Magill
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Re: [UC] RE: Bike traffic increases dramatically on Spruce St

[Paul Grossman]

Yeah people were parking right in front of the sign 
warning them of the impending fines.  Kind of funny.  What's even more 
funny is almost every time I would go past the sign I would see a police car 
parked in the bike lane right in front of the sign.  Now what kind of a 
role model is that?
 
-Paul Grossman

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Dubin, 
  Elisabeth 
  To: Bike listserve (E-mail) ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 11:21 
  AM
  Subject: [UC] RE: Bike traffic increases 
  dramatically on Spruce St
  
  Just for the 
  record, a few weeks ago I was riding in that bike lane and got doored by a 
  passenger who suddenly got out of a car in the lane next to me.  I wound 
  up in the ER for an open fracture to the toe (weird injury, I know, but I was 
  wearing sandals).  Before that, I was always vigilant and terrified when 
  riding on Spruce between 38th and 33rd, and now I just plain won't ride there 
  at all.  It's just too busy with taxis, loading, and chaos.  No one 
  pays attention to bikes, and despite the sign regarding ticketing vehicles in 
  the bike lane, I don't think people think twice about hovering there in their 
  cars.  I honestly don't know what should be done there, but there is 
  still an inherent conflict between the bike lane presence and the fact that it 
  just isn't safe... in other words, just because you put a bike lane there does 
  change the nature of the street.   So, what's the 
  solution?
   
  (I'm ccing the 
  univcity list on this, not to bring up the bike topic again but just as a 
  reminder to be safe on Spruce.)
   
  ELISABETH 
  DUBIN  
  
-Original Message-From: John Boyle 
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 12:33 
AMTo: Bike listserve (E-mail)Subject: Bike traffic 
increases dramatically on Spruce St
On tuesday afternoon I took a one hour bike 
count on Spruce St. west of 38th using a digital camera. Tentatively between 
110 and 120 bikes used Spruce St between 4 and 5 pm. In 1998 a pre-bike lane 
count was undertaken by the Streets Department Consulting Team at RBA 6 
hours a day during 3 weeks in April. Back then the peak evening hourly count 
average was 75 bikes. The absolute highest number for any hourly count 
was 91 bikes in the morning.
 
This represents a 40 - 50% increase in bike 
traffic after bike lanes were installed on Spruce St. Over the few 
days I will do further analysis of the photos to determine helmet use, 
wrong way and sidewalk riding. 
 
A side note - a Penn Police van and a flower 
van blocked the bike lane for several minutes in front of me., While the 
police van could claim emergency vehicle status (they were answering a call) 
the officers basically ignored the flower van right behind 
them. 
 
John Boyle
For local bicycle news visit the Philly Bike 
Bloghttp://bcgp.blogspot.com

Re: [UC] "Hack" filming in our neighborhood

[Paul Grossman]

The parking situation when Hack is filmed is terrible.  They don't just take
up one block, they take up 4-5 blocks with all of their trucks and vans.  It
makes it very hard to find any parking at all.  I noticed on one occasion a
neighbor of mine left his car on the street and went out of town.  Hack did
one of their film shoots while he was gone and when he returned his car was
gone.  1st thing he assumed was that it had been stolen.  What had happened
is the city towed the car about 6 blocks away but never told anyone.  Maybe
if the neighborhood had been given ample warning this would never have
happened.  I can understand if they want to do a shoot that they use one or
two blocks but to block off 4 or 5 blocks at a time for a few days when they
are only filming on one block just doesn't make sense to me.  Do the actors
really need 5 trailers?

-Paul Grossman
4625 Pine

- Original Message - 
From: "Brian Siano" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 3:44 PM
Subject: [UC] "Hack" filming in our neighborhood


> About two weeks ago, I was talking with a friend, and he complained a bit
> about the parking situation when _Hack_ films in the neighborhood. I sorta
> of made conciliatory noises (I don't own a car, and I like the idea that
my
> neighborhood's such a great location), but he complained about how nobody
> seemed to have _asked_ anyone about the production coming into the
> neighborhood. Ive since spoken to several people who live on blocks where
> filming's happened, and I heard the same story; it's as if someone had
> decided that the "filming next day" signs were all the warning the
> neighborhood needed.
>
> Production companies aren't usually that callous, and there's the city's
> film production office to deal with, so it's my guess that the producers
of
> _Hack_ must have spoken to _someone_ about filming in our neighborhood.
> Whoever or whatever that was, they didn't seem to have notified anybody
> about the way _Hack_'s production would affect our neighborhood.
>
> Now I'm watching the students return, and there's the more-than-usual glut
> of cars along our streets, and I'm wondering if any local production in
the
> fall's going to create even _more_ problems. And frankly, I'd rather not
> have _Hack_ move into some other place for filming; like I said, it's
> another reason to be proud of the neighborhood.
>
> So I'd like to throw out a general, open-question thing to this list. Has
> there been any kind of open community discussion about this? Has there
been
> any attempt to develop methods for handling the parking situation? Has
> production helped out local economy in any big way (i.e., does the crew
> ever eat food that's not catered?) Has anyone experienced any impact-- 
> good, bad, whatever-- as a result of the production?
>
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Re: [UC] Vet Recommendation

[Paul Grossman]

I use Dr. Littlejohn.  He is a Penn Vet School 
graduate and is very close by.
 
Littlejohn David VMD 
4424 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 386-3293 

 
-Paul
 
_Paul 
GrossmanIT Support SpecialistSchool of Medicine Information 
ServicesUniversity of Pennsylvania423 Guardian Drive/ 316 Blockley 
HallPhiladelphia, PA 19104215.898.7817[EMAIL PROTECTED]

 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Jonathan Cass 
  
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 8:59 
AM
  Subject: [UC] Vet Recommendation
  
  We 
  are looking for recommendations for a vet for our dog.  The only times I 
  have ever used the Vet School is for emergency situations.  Do they have 
  an "outpatient" clinic?  If so, how is their "customer service"? 
  
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Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

[Paul Grossman]

I bike everyday.  I agree with John that Bikes should stick to the street.
SideWALKS are for walking and not for biking.  Bike lanes are for biking and
not for parking or driving in!!!  That's the problem.  Why have the bike
lanes if they're just going to be used as parking lanes.  I don't understand
the point of creating a greater danger for bikers.  Bikers need to be given
more respect.  Bikers cut down on pollution, create less traffic and also
help ease the parking problem.  I also think bikers themselves need to think
about pedestrians and stay off the sidewalks especially where there are
alternatives such as bike lanes.

-Paul Grossman

- Original Message - 
From: "Sharon Nicolary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "John Ellingsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "UC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 11:17 AM
Subject: Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]


> That is a ridiculous thing to say.  It is dangerous on the street and
Philly
> drivers are maniacs. If people are courteous on their bikes on the
sidewalk,
> there is nothing wrong with sharing.
>
> Nice ending "Get a Life." This list really amazes me sometimes.
>
> Sharon Nicolary
>
> Quoting John Ellingsworth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> > All bicyclists riding on the sidewalk should get a ticket for doing so.
> >
> > Get a helmet and ride in the street, where you are supposed to;
otherwise,
> > I might accidentally knock you down if you're on the sidewalk near me.
> >
> > Riders cowering from autos by riding on the sidewalk do nothing to
> > affirm that bicyclists have every right to ride in the street as
> > automobiles, and puts often unsuspecting walkers at risk.
> >
> > When your parents told you not to ride your bike in the street, they
were
> > wrong.
> >
> > Get a life.  Get a bike.  And ride in the street.
> >
> > John Ellingsworth
> > http://ellingsworth.org/john/
> >
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Re: [UC] [john@bikemap.com: Penn cracking down (illegally) onbikes!]

[Paul Grossman]

I agree.  As a biker I find it very dangerous when the bike lanes are used
as loading zones.  Its not easy to have swerve around cars parked especially
where there are trolley tracks.  One wrong turn and your wheel is stuck in
the trolley track and you're down.  Also I don't understand why at the Wawa
at 38th and Spruce they did not install a loading zone when they redid the
street.  They made the bike lane plenty wide enough for cars to park there
and block the bike lane.  Funny I always see cop cars parked there.  The
bike lanes are great when they are clear for bikers but as Richard said its
more dangerous when they are being parked in.

-Paul Grossman

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From: "R. Hotchkiss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Jeff Abrahamson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "University City List"
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Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: [UC] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Penn cracking down (illegally)
onbikes!]


> I also noticed UPENN police hassling those who are riding on the walkways.
> What UPENN police should be doing is keeping the bike lanes clear on
Spruce
> St. Including ticketing ambulances. The "improvements" that were made to
the
> sidewalk and street design only work if nobody parks illegally otherwise
> it's a head-on accident or a squished biker waiting to happen.
>
> Richard Hotchkiss
> http://www.hotstrings-inc.com
>
>
>
> > From: Jeff Abrahamson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Reply-To: Jeff Abrahamson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 08:32:01 -0400
> > To: University City List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: [UC] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Penn cracking down (illegally) on
bikes!]
> >
> > Thought this might be of interest.
> >
> > -Jeff
> >
> >
> > - Forwarded message from John Boyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -
> >
> > Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 08:17:30 -0400
> > From: John Boyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: Penn cracking down (illegally) on bikes!
> > To: "Bike listserve (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106
> > X-URL: <http://list.purple.com/>
> >
> > [20 lines, 176 words, 1106 characters]  Top characters: eiatoscr
> >
> >
> > UPENN police have put up warning signs letting people know that their
> > locks may be cut and bikes confiscated if they lock to a parking meter
> > on public sidewalks. It is not known where the directive came from and
> > is particularly puzzling since UPENN is a partner in the "Share the
> > Road Campaign".
> >
> > This is of course illegal - Pennsylvania code for bicycle parking is
> > clear on this:
> >
> > Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
> > Chapter 35 - SPECIAL VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS
> > Subchapter A - Operation of Pedalcycles (Bicycles)
> >
> > Section 3509. Parking.
> > (a) Sidewalks.
> >
> > (1) A person may park a pedalcycle on a sidewalk unless prohibited or
> > restricted by an official traffic-control device. (IE Streets Dept or
> > PennDOT depending on who maintains the street, not UPENN)
> >
> > (2) A pedalcycle parked on a sidewalk shall not impede the normal and
> > reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic.
> >
> > The Bicycle Coalition's Advocacy Committee has been notified of this
> > issue and is working on stopping this practice.
> >
> > John Boyle
> > For local bicycle news visit the Philly Bike Blog
> > http://bcgp.blogpost.com
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[UC] Trashed block

[Paul Grossman]

I have noticed on my walk to work every morning for 
the past few months that the 3900 block of Pine Street seems to be covered with 
trash.  Trash is dumped and left there all week long.  Most of the 
time the trash bags used are old plastic shopping bags which break open and 
trash is then scattered all around the street.  Is there anyway to either 
hold the tenants of these apartments accountable or hold the landlords 
accountable for cleaning up this eyesore.  
 
-Paul Grossman
4625 Pine Street
 
_Paul 
GrossmanIT Support SpecialistSchool of Medicine Information 
ServicesUniversity of Pennsylvania423 Guardian Drive/ 316 Blockley 
HallPhiladelphia, PA 19104215.898.7817[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[UC] Bike lane or what?

[Paul Grossman]

I'm curious if anyone knows what the extra 'half' 
lane on Chestnut street between 38th and 34th is for?  It starts at 
38th street on the right side of the street with diagonal lines painted across 
it and then the diagonal lines disappear.  Its not wide enough for a car to 
drive down it comfortably and on many occasions I have witnessed near accidents 
because people try to use it as a lane.  Does anyone know the purpose of 
this 'half' lane?  
 
-Paul
 
_Paul 
GrossmanIT Support SpecialistSchool of Medicine Information 
ServicesUniversity of Pennsylvania423 Guardian Drive/ 316 Blockley 
HallPhiladelphia, PA 19104215.898.7817[EMAIL PROTECTED]