Monthly Archives: February 2009
Transportation commissioner fired for failing to build unnecessary roads?
There were plenty of stories in the news late last year, which indicated Americans are driving less, despite the fact that fuel prices have fallen off a cliff. “We’re driving less even as gasoline prices drop” in USA Today described a corresponding jump in transit use: “While driving declined, subways, buses, commuter rail and light-rail … Continue reading
State senate bill a threat to roadside trees
Some readers may remember the controversy last year when Wilmington Island trees were sacrificed to make way for a deceleration lane. Why was it necessary to remove the trees? The protection of motorists was cited as the official reason, despite research that discredits tree removal as a safety precaution in urban areas. I was reminded … Continue reading
Savannah Earth Day Festival has new Web site
The City of Savannah’s Earth Day Festival has a new (at least I think it’s new) Web site. It features forms that can be used by prospective volunteers, exhibitors and sponsors, who want to become involved with the April 18 event in Forsyth Park. Last year’s festival was punctuated by massive recycling collections at the … Continue reading
In search of Savannah’s hidden bike racks
The city’s recent bicycle rack installations, placed in former car parking spaces, are a terrific way to provide bicycle parking close to the entrances of popular destinations and emphasize that bicycles belong on the street. Some local business also recognize their customers arrive by bike and they deploy bicycle racks accordingly. By doing so, they … Continue reading
Big Switch Television Recycling Event
The City of Savannah is teaming up with Chatham County to ensure that televisions are disposed of properly during the analog to digital broadcasting switch. “The Big Switch” Television Recycling Event event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. – noon at Lake Mayer. The event is free and only televisions from … Continue reading
Ed Begley, Jr lecture at Georgia Southern
Ed Begley, Jr, six-time Emmy nominated actor and current star of “Gary Unmarried” and “Living with Ed,” will be present “Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live” at Georgia Southern University on Monday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. More information here.
Looking at our streets with our feet
Yesterday I watched a teacher lead a group of 30 or so elementary school students toward the center of Monterey Square, where she asked a passer by, “Is this the way to Forsyth Park?” One of her young charges asked incredulously, “You’ve never been to Forsyth Park!?” “Of course I have,” she answered cheerily. “But … Continue reading
Fred Kent Lecture -Feb. 5th
Fred Kent, president of Project for Public Spaces, is giving a lecture at the Coastal Georgia Center this week. In November 2008, PPS and the MPC conducted a survey asking the public their opinions regarding our community. Hear survey results and engage in a discussion w/ Mr. Kent & a panel of local community leaders … Continue reading
