tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post5215191657025261607..comments2023-10-07T23:32:30.183-04:00Comments on <center>OUR VILLAGE in West Palm Beach </center>: Sidewalks or street, life or death?elainebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15724005399643017306noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-65497388713773304792016-11-29T21:18:21.256-05:002016-11-29T21:18:21.256-05:00Grace, that would be hard to do. We have jay walk...Grace, that would be hard to do. We have jay walkers all over the village. I guess this is something we have to live with like any other complex. I don't think Century Village can be sued for people jay walking. They choose to do this at their own risk and they should be accountable for their own lives. They know it is wrong. As far as the signs, I take it back. We have enough signs.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060496812160041562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-22243587197953581312016-11-29T13:19:35.968-05:002016-11-29T13:19:35.968-05:00How about when the police come in to give speeding...How about when the police come in to give speeding tickets, they should drive around and if they see anyone walking on the road give them a ticket for jay walking. I believe there is a jay walking law.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002171566281161806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-44920646776460549512016-11-27T13:27:02.879-05:002016-11-27T13:27:02.879-05:00Hi Elaine,
Good idea, where is John S?
He receive...Hi Elaine,<br /><br />Good idea, where is John S?<br />He receives and reads all of my IFIs.<br /><br />Dave IsraelUCO Presidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719142189397136963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-5635963344491185542016-11-27T13:24:47.793-05:002016-11-27T13:24:47.793-05:00Hi Desirade,
Yes!, a lot better than horn blowing....Hi Desirade,<br />Yes!, a lot better than horn blowing.<br />Thanks,<br />Dave IsraelUCO Presidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719142189397136963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-28864816639592627302016-11-27T09:23:12.193-05:002016-11-27T09:23:12.193-05:00Our patrols could give a written friendly warning ...Our patrols could give a written friendly warning to offenders:" Dear ???????? We are concerned with your safety. Walking on roads were sometimes the eye sight and reflexes of drivers are not at their best, is a present and real danger. Please use sidewalks or the side of the road."Desiradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08184288611547008032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-81112808987228291552016-11-26T21:16:43.814-05:002016-11-26T21:16:43.814-05:00Hi Elaine. Nice to have you on Part One of the blo...Hi Elaine. Nice to have you on Part One of the blog! I had forgotten about John's reminder boxes in the Reporter. Seems like a good idea.Lanny Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800939356809464020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-28778615625022316182016-11-26T13:25:04.677-05:002016-11-26T13:25:04.677-05:00Agreed education, Bring back John Sapponaro's ...Agreed education, Bring back John Sapponaro's reminder boxes all over the Reporter. WALK - WITH FLASHLIGHT AFTER DARK, WALK- ON THE SIDEWALKS, NOT ROAD.elainebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724005399643017306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-88674473055270206532016-11-26T12:55:49.754-05:002016-11-26T12:55:49.754-05:00As for getting in legal hot water and being sued f...As for getting in legal hot water and being sued for not having the signs, don't you think a judge would take into consideration what other developments do—that is, what is the norm among communities such as ours? I've made no study of this, but other communities must have some streets with no sidewalk or a sidewalk on only one side. I've never seen a raft of signs in these communities saying to walk on the sidewalk—especially a sign saying "if there is one on either side"!<br /><br />I like the poems, but I will have to brush up on my Shakespeare to catch the import of your version, Peter. All I remember was that Brutus and Cassius were in league, and that "yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look."<br /><br />I have seen the recent increase in people walking on the roads and agree, especially in the case of the perimeter road, it is dangerous. I would be for an educational campaign. Educational campaigns can work, but they usually require time to take hold. Notify residents prominently in the Reporter, on this blog, in e-mails sent to those who get them, at delegates meetings, with perhaps a sign in the UCO lobby, and on Channel 63. Taking these educational steps would surely also help mitigate the Village's responsibility.Lanny Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800939356809464020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-75282480266106670512016-11-26T10:04:55.800-05:002016-11-26T10:04:55.800-05:00Cassius:
"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in o...Cassius:<br />"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars,<br />But in our street signs, that we are underlings."<br /><br />Julius Caesar (I, ii, 140-141)revised.Plcruisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246601017657943563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-77023051269125205502016-11-25T23:38:04.813-05:002016-11-25T23:38:04.813-05:00Hi Lanny,
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Signs, sig...Hi Lanny,<br />.............................<br />Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs<br />Blocking' out the scenery, breakin' my mind<br />Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign<br />...............................<br />Dave IsraelUCO Presidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719142189397136963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-44993453187307769112016-11-25T22:13:33.038-05:002016-11-25T22:13:33.038-05:00Our Village is already known for having an overabu...Our Village is already known for having an overabundance of signs. Do you all really think we should add all these signs to the mix? We'd have to have these signs on virtually every road, wouldn't we? And not just one sign per road, but one every so many feet, I imagine. We would then be "Sign City" for sure! I can imagine Frank Cerabino's column in the Post when he got wind of this!Lanny Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800939356809464020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-32741957774747528452016-11-25T15:19:29.565-05:002016-11-25T15:19:29.565-05:00Exactly, until funds can be raised to correct the ...Exactly, until funds can be raised to correct the sidewalk situation. I also think crosswalks on curves are a problem.Bob Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16544535260887137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-39783722759913264162016-11-25T15:17:19.735-05:002016-11-25T15:17:19.735-05:00The signs are for the litigious residents. Can'...The signs are for the litigious residents. Can't sue if it is conspicuously posted. Bob Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16544535260887137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-45839732642676942652016-11-25T10:15:20.514-05:002016-11-25T10:15:20.514-05:00We don't need signs saying the obvious. Everyo...We don't need signs saying the obvious. Everyone knows that you run the risk of getting hit if you walk on the road. These people know enough not to walk on the road outside the village. Just honk at them and don't move over the line into oncoming traffic. They will move.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002171566281161806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-84764604761712843622016-11-24T23:29:39.348-05:002016-11-24T23:29:39.348-05:00What are the signs going to say? "Walk on the...What are the signs going to say? "Walk on the sidewalks where there are sidewalks"? Or "Walk on sidewalk if there is one on either side of road"?Lanny Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800939356809464020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-88226633865769073382016-11-24T22:18:28.835-05:002016-11-24T22:18:28.835-05:00What's the problem with these people? I walk ...What's the problem with these people? I walk around the village all the time and always stay on the walkway. Sounds like these walkers are just too lazy to cross to the other side that has a walkway. I drive and this does create a problem for us especially at night. It also is a problem during the day when you turn the corners and get a surprise seeing someone walking on the road. I agree with you Bob, this is definitely an accident waiting to happen. Signs should be posted.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060496812160041562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-60320630007832791642016-11-24T21:09:21.746-05:002016-11-24T21:09:21.746-05:00Post signs that say "Warning Walking on Roads...Post signs that say "Warning Walking on Roads is Done at Your Own Risk." That will cover the village, and maybe the driver a bit. <br />Bob Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16544535260887137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-7628290403876652602016-11-24T20:54:31.640-05:002016-11-24T20:54:31.640-05:00Walking in the street at night is being considerat...Walking in the street at night is being considerate? Will you be saying that when someone gets hit? I believe if that unfortunate situation occurs, the Village will get sued by the driver and the intellectually deficient person or their family (if they do not survive). Then and only then will something be done. It will be Operation CYA all over again, as it has become with the fishing situation. It will be too late and someone in the village, or their family will move out to the beach at the expense of the rest of the villagers.<br />Bob Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16544535260887137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-56891741901021538472016-11-24T11:32:57.160-05:002016-11-24T11:32:57.160-05:00Bob is mentioning something that has bugged me for...Bob is mentioning something that has bugged me for some time now. People walking in the street--on both sides of the road--seemingly without regard to traffic. Don't know what is going on with them--mental confusion, don't give a damn, whatever. But it is a hazard. In some defense of street walking, we do not have a decent sidewalk system in the village. Levy and other original developers here skimped on that amenity--and we all suffer with that now. Plcruisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246601017657943563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392307124116993389.post-73354811275780544412016-11-23T22:58:20.659-05:002016-11-23T22:58:20.659-05:00Hi all,
I would suggest that horn blowing is not ...Hi all,<br /><br />I would suggest that horn blowing is not the best approach.<br />We must all be considerate and careful for each other.<br /><br />Dave IsraelUCO Presidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719142189397136963noreply@blogger.com