What's the one single thing that would improve Atlanta the most?

[AcidSnake]

Convince local mid-size and large employers to totally revamp the hiring practices of their Human Resources Offices.

And also at least make a half-hearted attempt to pare down stranglehold of the good ol' boy culture in their respective offices.

It's the south, so I won't hold my beath on that one.

[AtlantaIsHot]

Originally Posted by bu2

You would love Texas.

They have access roads that really do make the freeways the destination, much more so than in Atlanta.

I'm not sure what you are saying. You clearly misinterpreted my statements. I didn't say having freeways as the destination was a GOOD thing. If Texas is like that, I most certainly wouldn't think highly of the design. Nothing I said is unique to Texas or Georgia. It's a national thing. I think that there needs to be a one mile buffer zone on either side of the freeway. Everything is being built too close to freeway interchanges and is the cause of vast congestion.

[MathmanMathman]

Originally Posted by AtlantaIsHot

I'm not sure what you are saying. You clearly misinterpreted my statements. I didn't say having freeways as the destination was a GOOD thing. If Texas is like that, I most certainly wouldn't think highly of the design. Nothing I said is unique to Texas or Georgia. It's a national thing. I think that there needs to be a one mile buffer zone on either side of the freeway. Everything is being built too close to freeway interchanges and is the cause of vast congestion.

A mile buffer zone? That's a lot.

[AtlantaIsHot]

Originally Posted by MathmanMathman

A mile buffer zone? That's a lot.

Perhaps... Like I said in my original post, I find flaws in the US highway building methods. I feel ramming freeways thru central cities was a mistake... I just feel freeways are being used as free-for-all development and cramming everything on exit ramps and on ramps is troublesome.

[erick295]

Originally Posted by ehoez

If people stop texting and driving

Fortunately she appears to be taking evasive action by driving on the sidewalk.

[bu2]

Originally Posted by AtlantaIsHot

I'm not sure what you are saying. You clearly misinterpreted my statements. I didn't say having freeways as the destination was a GOOD thing. If Texas is like that, I most certainly wouldn't think highly of the design. Nothing I said is unique to Texas or Georgia. It's a national thing. I think that there needs to be a one mile buffer zone on either side of the freeway. Everything is being built too close to freeway interchanges and is the cause of vast congestion.

I was being facetious. The issue you mention is a lot bigger problem in Texas than it is here.

At one point the TXDOT was going to eliminate access roads on new construction, but they got too much flack from landowners who wanted good access.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by erick295

Fortunately she appears to be taking evasive action by driving on the sidewalk.

Funny, erick (though all too realistic).

[AtlantaIsHot]

Originally Posted by bu2

I was being facetious. The issue you mention is a lot bigger problem in Texas than it is here.

At one point the TXDOT was going to eliminate access roads on new construction, but they got too much flack from landowners who wanted good access.

Oooooh! Now I see... I can dish out sarcasm with the best of 'em, but am often confused by it when it's given to me... LOL

Of course what I am saying is a revolutionary change in pattern that will never happen. Nevertheless, I remain steadfast in my belief that the cramming of massive amounts of development near freeways is a major cause of congestion.

[toll_booth]

Originally Posted by brownbagg

new people, bus all the other people to arizona and bring in a totally new crop

Feel free to lead by example.