Recent comments in /f/providence

AuditorFodder t1_irab7un wrote

> bidirectional bus lanes for Washington

A diagram would be helpful, I’m trying to picture this part - do they mean that weird little bus-only turn lane that’s already there or do they mean a dedicated lane all the way into KP? The latter would be a game changer and would benefit more than just the tunnel-bound busses. The EP and East Bay busses also come up Main and cross the river at Washington, if I’m not mistaken.

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Locksmith-Pitiful t1_ira9f9r wrote

It's a 'no' in most other people's views though. I hate to be a debbie-downer, but as someone who does outreach about this, most residents see greenery as a huge negative. It's always been an uphill battle in this city, including the East Side as residents continue to mow down greenery for stupid reasons.

"Trees destroy the sidewalks and could hurt buildings."

"Greenery promotes wildlife, I don't want squirrels, rats, birds, and other animals around."

Etc.

Continue voting for greenery though my friend, let's make a difference!

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Dextrous456 t1_ir9vflh wrote

Not in Providence, but I like Yorker Shoes in Johnston. Rhode Runner put me in shoes that didn't work with my supportive insoles. Yorker has a machine that figures out where you foot's pressure points are, they sell insoles, and they make sure the shoe doesn't work against the insole.

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