Pablo
Crestview Addition
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columbusmike said:
The bridge concept you show is fantastic. I imagine the cost would be reasonable as long as it doesn't need to accept vehicular traffic. I know some government grant money requires vehicular access in order to get government funding.Would be a terrific connection to COSI and the peninsula.
I think the cost would be even more reasonable if the City waits until the Scioto is narrower after the dam removal.
radstu
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Here's a fun one that is a panorama of the whole skyline back when AEP used to bathe their building in light:
It was cold, but a great night to be out shooting. If you have flash installed, here's that shot as a partial 360 tour that you can drag around within.
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Columbus Skyline from Miranova
Fun on the roof
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Columbus Skyline from Children's Hospital
My take on the shot of town from Children's Hospital
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Twixlen
The Weston District
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MRipley said:
1. Hilltop Connector – On-street route to new Scioto River Bridge – $81,100
Based on the little picture below that portion of the project it seems that the $81,000 expence was for an "On-street route" - otherwise known as a painted crosswalk.
morpc description of the overall project:
Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
Scioto Trail-Hilltop Connector Bridge
Sponsoring Agency: Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
Stimulus Amount: $420,000
Total Cost: $2,100,000
Description: This 0.35-mile project builds a bicycle/pedestrian bridge and bikeway connectivity to the Hilltop community of Columbus’ west side. The project starts at McKinley Avenue near the intersection with Harper Road, crosses the Scioto River and a railroad, and connects to the existing Scioto Trail. The project opens access to thousands of west side residents to the regional trail and bikeway network.http://www.morpc.org/trans/pi_Pol_MORPCDraftProjectsforARRAFundingHandout20090312.pdf
It was a hell of a lot more than just a "painted crosswalk" - the road at Harper/Valleyview was widened slightly on both sides (which included some reshaping of culverts), and bike lane paint was added. The crossing at Harper/McKinley has crossing buttons on both sides, overhead flashing light indicators for the traffic, and lighted crosswalk signs. $81K for all of that even seems a little small.
BelindaObert
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Walker
The KLD / Downtown / Gay Street
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Yeah, I love capturing "before" shots in areas where things have been announced. I've probably taken 2000 photos of 71 before it began construction and then during construction. Not really very exciting of a thing to do at the moment, but I think it could make for a cool collection of before/after shots in a couple more years. ;)
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