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Started 1 year ago by Antonio
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Antonio

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The last 4 years in Ohio, the shear level of incompentence at ODOT has been staggering to say the least.

This is just a drop in the bucket compared to the level of stupidity.

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/teninvestigates/stories/2011/01/24/story-columbus-ohio-department-transportation-plane.html?sid=102

ODOT has spent nearly a half a billion dollars on enginering studies for projects twenty years from now rather than fix crumbling bridges and vital infrastructure today. An estimated 15 - 20,000 construction jobs have been pissed away under Jolene's tenure and this money is not coming back.

In two years people in Ohio will wonder why roads are in the shape they are, this will be your answer.

She was the most imcompetent ODOT director ever. What could one expect for a college Drama major, rather than an engineer though.

Posted 1 year ago #
mellotron
Arena District
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Ok, I'll read into this, thanks.

However, are there any disclosures you'd like to share?

Posted 1 year ago #
cyclist II
Short North & Peach District
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Antonio wrote >>
The last 4 years in Ohio, the shear level of incompentence at ODOT has been staggering to say the least.
This is just a drop in the bucket compared to the level of stupidity.
http://www.10tv.com/live/content/teninvestigates/stories/2011/01/24/story-columbus-ohio-department-transportation-plane.html?sid=102
ODOT has spent nearly a half a billion dollars on enginering studies for projects twenty years from now rather than fix crumbling bridges and vital infrastructure today. An estimated 15 - 20,000 construction jobs have been pissed away under Jolene's tenure and this money is not coming back.
In two years people in Ohio will wonder why roads are in the shape they are, this will be your answer.
She was the most imcompetent ODOT director ever. What could one expect for a college Drama major, rather than an engineer though.

Are you a Drama major? But yes, ODOT is a villain.

Posted 1 year ago #
GCrites80s
5xNW
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Last I heard, ODOT Director is more of a PR position. I'm excited to see ODOT turn back into a Department of Highways under the new administration, especially since the future is going to be just like 1962.

Posted 1 year ago #
melikecheese
Merion Village
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I wonder what the ROI is? If it can survey an entire site in minutes it may make the money back in costs saved from land survey crews in a few years? Then its not that bad. Sometimes you gotta spend money to save money.

This article is just too quick and dirty to form a full opinion, and seems geared toward the first posted panties in a bunch response.

Posted 1 year ago #
Antonio

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Survey the entire state in minutes - LOL.

Hitting the bong awfully early today are we.

I don't know how you can read anything more than what it is. The state has spent 3 million on an aircraft and photo equipment that can not go into the air.

Spin that.

melikecheese wrote >>
I wonder what the ROI is? If it can survey an entire site in minutes it may make the money back in costs saved from land survey crews in a few years? Then its not that bad. Sometimes you gotta spend money to save money.
This article is just too quick and dirty to form a full opinion, and seems geared toward the first posted panties in a bunch response.

Posted 1 year ago #
futureman
Grandview Heights
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Antonio wrote >>
Survey the entire state in minutes - LOL.
Hitting the bong awfully early today are we.
I don't know how you can read anything more than what it is. The state has spent 3 million on an aircraft and photo equipment that can not go into the air.
Spin that.

melikecheese wrote >>
I wonder what the ROI is? If it can survey an entire site in minutes it may make the money back in costs saved from land survey crews in a few years? Then its not that bad. Sometimes you gotta spend money to save money.
This article is just too quick and dirty to form a full opinion, and seems geared toward the first posted panties in a bunch response.

Where does it say it can never fly in the air? Perhaps you need to read the article again, or at least beyond the first paragraph ...

From the ACTUAL article "The plane can survey entire sites in mere minutes, but ODOT has been working with the FAA to safely install the 300-pound camera."

Clearly melikechees said site and not state. You even quote them right ...

Posted 1 year ago #
johnwirtz
Evanston, IL
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Antonio wrote >>
Survey the entire state in minutes - LOL.
Hitting the bong awfully early today are we.
I don't know how you can read anything more than what it is. The state has spent 3 million on an aircraft and photo equipment that can not go into the air.
Spin that.

melikecheese wrote >>
I wonder what the ROI is? If it can survey an entire site in minutes it may make the money back in costs saved from land survey crews in a few years? Then its not that bad. Sometimes you gotta spend money to save money.
This article is just too quick and dirty to form a full opinion, and seems geared toward the first posted panties in a bunch response.

He said site, not state.

Posted 1 year ago #
Antonio

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And where did I say it can "NEVER " fly .

It's you that can't read.

futureman wrote >>

Antonio wrote >>
Survey the entire state in minutes - LOL.
Hitting the bong awfully early today are we.
I don't know how you can read anything more than what it is. The state has spent 3 million on an aircraft and photo equipment that can not go into the air.
Spin that.

melikecheese wrote >>
I wonder what the ROI is? If it can survey an entire site in minutes it may make the money back in costs saved from land survey crews in a few years? Then its not that bad. Sometimes you gotta spend money to save money.
This article is just too quick and dirty to form a full opinion, and seems geared toward the first posted panties in a bunch response.

Where does it say it can never fly in the air? Perhaps you need to read the article again, or at least beyond the first paragraph ...
From the ACTUAL article "The plane can survey entire sites in mere minutes, but ODOT has been working with the FAA to safely install the 300-pound camera."
Clearly melikechees said site and not state. You even quote them right ...

Posted 1 year ago #
Snarf
Dystopia
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Tact, getcha some!

Posted 1 year ago #
futureman
Grandview Heights
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BURN!

Antonio wrote >>
And where did I say it can "NEVER " fly .
It's you that can't read.

futureman wrote >>

Antonio wrote >>
Survey the entire state in minutes - LOL.
Hitting the bong awfully early today are we.
I don't know how you can read anything more than what it is. The state has spent 3 million on an aircraft and photo equipment that can not go into the air.
Spin that.

melikecheese wrote >>
I wonder what the ROI is? If it can survey an entire site in minutes it may make the money back in costs saved from land survey crews in a few years? Then its not that bad. Sometimes you gotta spend money to save money.
This article is just too quick and dirty to form a full opinion, and seems geared toward the first posted panties in a bunch response.

Where does it say it can never fly in the air? Perhaps you need to read the article again, or at least beyond the first paragraph ...
From the ACTUAL article "The plane can survey entire sites in mere minutes, but ODOT has been working with the FAA to safely install the 300-pound camera."
Clearly melikechees said site and not state. You even quote them right ...

Posted 1 year ago #