Monthly Archives: June 2009
Police use car vs. pedestrian crash to counter critics, warn walkers
I really didn’t want to write about this again, but it looks like the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department is casting a June 19 car vs. pedestrian crash as vindication of its unpopular crackdown on jaywalking, which was launched last month. With a headline that’s unusually snarky for a police department communication, “Still Think We’re … Continue reading
Bike and bus beat car in Dump the Pump commuting challenge
We have a winner! Savannah Bicycle Campaign board member Frank McIntosh reached City Hall a couple minutes before Sean Brandon, Savannah’s director of parking and mobility, who traveled via Chatham Area Transit bus. Jordan Griffin of the City’s film and tourism office arrived last by car. McIntosh is an experienced cyclist, having logged tens of … Continue reading
Bike, car and bus to square off in June 18 commuting challenge
It’s not often that an official communication from the City of Savannah begins by asking readers to predict the outcome of a race. Still, that’s the lede from a June 12 press release: A bicyclist, a bus rider, and the driver of a car each leave midtown Savannah at the same time headed for City … Continue reading
BLUE Ocean Film Festival in full swing
While movie buzz has surrounded the shooting of Disney picture featuring the star of the Hannah Indiana franchise (Sorry, I’m unfamiliar with her work), another arm of the Disney empire was making news in Savannah, according to the Creative Coast: Disneynature has acquired the North American and Mexican distribution rights to the exciting new underwater … Continue reading
Rancor over jaywalking fines grows, but key question still unanswered
Since the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department began issuing stiff fines for jaywalking, there’s been plenty of media coverage and even the formation of a facebook group for people opposed to the fines. And more recently, city officials have signaled they are interested in reducing fines. Unfortunately, I see a critical question that’s not been … Continue reading
Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper Annual Membership Meeting
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National Trails Day observance at Bacon Park
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Savannah Tree Foundation to mark National Trails Day with new signage at Bacon Park
The Savannah Tree Foundation has been working with its partner, the City of Savannah, to help install back-country style natural walking trails in Bacon Park Forest. According to a press release: “We’ve been working with the city on developing natural walking trails at Bacon Park Forest for years,” said Diane Houston, President of the Savannah … Continue reading
