Monthly Archives: May 2009
Jaywalking crackdown: What’s the goal?
In his May 17 “City Talk” column in the Savannah Morning News, Bill Dawers wrote what I have been thinking: In the aftermath of a recent tragedy in which two visitors to the city were struck by a vehicle at an intersection devoid of either traffic or pedestrian signals, the police are going to start … Continue reading
Making bikes work by taking them there
It happens every now and then. I’ll be riding my bike to work and I’ll pass another person, dressed business attire, getting into his or her car. Later, as I’m nearing my office, I’ll see the same person exiting the car or cruising in search of a parking spot. It makes me wonder how many … Continue reading
Passenger rail critic ignores massive autombile subsidy
A letter to the editor in Sunday’s Savannah Morning News points out some classic flaws in the way we think about transportation. The writer takes aim at President Obama’s ideas for high speed rail with this comment: “High-speed rail” suffers from the same problems that afflict “fight rail” and most any other sort of “rail.” … Continue reading
RedeSIGN art project finds new use for old street signs, benefits good cause
What becomes of old traffic signs when they are targeted by taggers, mangled by wayward motor vehicles or simply lose their reflectivity? Some signs suffering from these conditions — or that otherwise deemed unfit for continued service on Savannah streets — have been repurposed by Savannah artists, The redeSIGN Art Project, on display beginning today … Continue reading
Start Early Tomorrow
Get your veggies at the Forsyth Farmers’ Market (south end of Forsyth Park, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.), then head over to the Morris Center for Greenfest & the Savannah Urban Arts Festival.
Concept of “taking the lane” confounds drivers and cyclists alike
The Long Beach Cyclists blog, via streetsblog, offers the tale of a cyclist who was ticketed for obeying the law. Specifically, a law enforcement officer contended the cyclist was too far left in the travel lane. In California, like Georgia, cyclists are permitted to move left for a variety of reasons. Here’s a passage from the … Continue reading
Historic Savannah Foundation 2nd Annual Preservation Wine Tour
Come see how they did it right! Get the chance to visit properties in the West Victorian Historic District, as preservation award winners graciously host individual wine tastings at each venue. Guests will walk from house to house and enjoy a sampling of two different wines in each. Light appetizers will make this tour a … Continue reading
Ogeechee Canoochee Riverkeeper Ogeechee Summer Paddle
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Buy Local Savannah May Luncheon
The topic for the May 28 luncheon is “Healthy is Good for Business,” presented by Deborah Crespo RD and Dr. Heather Clark. More information here:
